The bad news is that you'll lose spousal benefits once you're no longer married, but you could be entitled to a different type of benefit. You'll only qualify for spousal benefits if you're currently married to someone who is entitled to either retirement or disability benefits.

More than half of working adults say they expect to rely on Social Security when they retire, but nearly 3 out of 4 are concerned they will not receive them. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa talks to Bankrate about ways to save for retirement.

Social Security beneficiaries have relied on annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to maintain their purchasing power.

The average Social Security beneficiary will receive about $23,712 in 2025. While that's a good chunk of money, it's not enough for most people to live off of comfortably. Married couples might fare a little better because they'll have two checks instead of one,

Social Security will see some notable changes in 2025 that could impact millions of Americans. While the average benefit will increase, high earners may face a larger tax bill and retirees could find their cost-of-living adjustment falls short.