Thursday, September 9, 2010

My boyfriend is a railroader and plans to retire. Which wife will get his retirement benefits?

He was married x 2. over 12 years both times. He has been on the railroad for about 38 yrs when he retires.

I have worked forever in a very stable profession and make almost as much as he does, so if I marry him, probably will not be entitled to anything. I contributed to social security and have a 403b. Also, his ex's have both re married and neither one put a clause in the divorce decree to get part his retirement crazy enough. They freaking ';forgot'; I guess. I worry about my financial future if I marry him. He is quite a bit older than I and has some serious health issues showing up. I dont know much about railroad retirement.

Do you know anything?