More Money, More Opportunities
More Money, More Opportunities
A reader asks if they can collect half of their ex-wife’s Social Security benefits, and if their ex could claim half of theirs. The expert clarifies that Social Security benefits are not taken from one person’s check and given to another. Spouses or former spouses may qualify for benefits based on their ex’s earnings record, but only if certain requirements are met (marriage lasting 10 years, divorced for over two years, and not currently remarried). The maximum spousal benefit
A sleep and mattress review website, Eachnight, is seeking five participants for a paid study where individuals will be compensated $1,500 to nap daily for a month. Participants will provide feedback on how different nap durations affect fatigue, memory, motivation, and productivity. Requirements include being 18 or older, committing to daily naps for 30 days in a disturbance-free environment, and completing questionnaires and video calls.
