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

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

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, ...

Next month, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is going completely paperless — a move the agency says will reduce fraud and cut administrative costs. The shift to digital checks is one of ...

In most cases, the funeral home reports the death to the SSA, but you should confirm that it has been done. You can also call ...

I am writing on behalf of my brother. He is 61 and has been on disability for more than 10 years due to back issues. When he was working he was paid under the table for quite a few years, so he did ...

Up to 85% of your Social Security benefits may be taxed, but a new "senior deduction" can cut taxes—unless your income is too ...

Social Security does get funding from the government but isn't impacted the same way as other federal services during a shutdown.

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 ...