Divorced? Don't Make This Social Security Mistake.
Social Security serves as a lifeline for millions of retired seniors. And you could find those benefits extremely helpful if you don't have a particularly large retirement nest egg.
Now, you might be aware that if you worked and paid into Social Security all your life, then you're generally entitled to a monthly benefit once you reach age 62. And you might also know that even if you never worked, but your spouse did, you can generally claim Social Security in the form of a spousal benefit.
But spousal benefits aren't just for married folks. You could be entitled to spousal benefits from Social Security even if you're divorced. And going after a spousal benefit could result in a higher monthly income than what you would get from Social Security based on your own earnings record.
Source Fool.com
