David Cechanowicz, JD, MSFS, EA, AIF®, AEP®, CLU®, CHFC®, Senior Financial Planner
A recognized expert on claiming Social Security (SS) benefits, REDW Wealth Senior Financial Planner David Cechanowicz has once again been featured in The Street, most recently in a July 23, 2020 column, by Robert Powell, CFA, titled, “Ask Bob: Can You Collect Social Security on Your Ex-spouse?†In a video interview and article, Cechanowicz addresses a reader’s question about entitlement to SS benefits for divorced spouses, noting that, while entitlement is generally favored, it is contingent upon a number of factors, such as:
- Length of the marriage
- Your age and that of your ex-spouse
- Your current status as divorced or remarried
- Whether or not you have filed for divorced spouse benefits
- Whether or not your ex-spouse is entitled to benefits of SS retirement or disability
- The amount of your benefit entitlement compared to that of your ex-spouse
In the interview, Cechanowicz also touches on entitlement to SS survivor benefits for those who have outlived their spouse. For additional guidance on claiming social security benefits, whatever your particular situation may be, please reach out to David Cechanowicz for answers. Access the full interview and article, here.
