Social Security Matters
Should I change my filing status to married?
Dear Rusty: I am almost 57, divorced after a 14-year marriage. My former spouse is 15 years older than I and made significantly more money than me. I am required to retire from my job at age 60 but expect to keep working in some capacity.
I have a girlfriend of a similar age to me. She did not earn as much as her former husband as she mainly raised their …