Understanding Social Security survivor benefits is crucial for widows, as claiming early can reduce payments; strategic ...

A man charmed a 72-year-old widow into marriage, and then her accounts were seized to pay off his debts, highlighting the ...

Widows and widowers need to talk to a human being and get the kind of help personalized to their own situation.

The University of Michigan's 2024 National Poll on Healthy Aging found that more than one-third of U.S. adults aged 50 to 80 ...

With 59% of retired women depending on Social Security, these five strategies can help maximize benefits and ensure a stable ...

Q: My husband died several months ago. I’m 64. I’m getting my own retirement benefits, and he was getting his own benefits. His Social Security check was more than mine, ...

When making your Social Security claiming choice, delaying your claim could do more than just increase your monthly benefit.

If you're withdrawing money from a retirement fund, monitor how those withdrawals impact your adjusted gross income and tax rate. Even after retirement, it's vital to regularly review and adjust your ...

His Social Security check was more than mine, so I think I am due widow’s benefits. When I tried to file a claim online, I ...