Both spouses can receive Social Security based on their individual earnings records and at what age they claim benefits ...

“A surviving spouse, at full retirement age or older, generally gets 100% of the worker’s basic benefit amount,” the IRS says ...

By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature ...

Many Americans are taking Social Security early, but is that wise? It depends. Here's what to know when deciding when to claim Social Security.

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 ...

Spousal Social Security benefits are also available to ex-spouses, provided you were married for at least 10 years before you ...

Learn nine ways to maximize your Social Security benefits without working longer, from spousal and survivor benefits to ...

Divorce can affect your Social Security eligibility, but it usually won't increase your benefits by itself. What matters most ...

Getting more money from Social Security each month takes the pressure off of your nest egg. Delaying your claim until age 70 ...

Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing ...

I was referred to you to ask a question about Social Security benefits. I receive about $1,700 a month from Social Security ...