Did you know that if you are divorced you can get social security benefits from your ex? That's right! You might still be able to have the last word--especially if he mistreated you throughout the marriage. Or worse yet---dumped you for a younger woman! Even if he remarried, you can still get a piece of his pie if you fall into the following categories: 1) Your marriage lasted at least 10 years 2) You are unmarried 3) You are at least 62 years old 4) The benefit you would be entitled to is LESS than what he would get 5) You are eligible for Social Security retirement or disability benefits Furthermore, if your ex-spouse is eligible to receive SS but hasn't applied, you can still collect if you've been divorced for two consecutive years. If you are also qualified to receive benefits, SSA will pay your benefit FIRST. If your ex's benefit is higher, SSA will pay the difference. OK--let's do the math. If you are eligible for ...
If you're over the age of 50, you probably have at least one doctor. As a matter of fact, most of us probably have two or three. I've had pretty much the same doctors for the past 20 years. They know me quite well and have seen me at my best AND worst during that time. Recently, I saw a survey in the January 2020 issue AARP Magazine that caught my attention because it was about how people go about selecting the best physicians for themselves. The survey was conducted by the University of Michigan in conjunction with AARP. Of the 2,256 people who participated, a whopping 93 percent said the most important critical factor in selecting a doctor was whether or not he/she accepted the medical insurance they're covered under. Besides that, here are the other important elements: Ease in getting appointments: 61 percent Doctor's years of experience: 42 percent Recommended by family/friends: 23 percent Medical school atten...