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

Janice’s husband died suddenly last year after having a stroke. The couple were a few years away from retirement. Janice, 62, ...

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 ...

If you're collecting benefits on a spouse's (or ex-spouse's) work record, you may lose those if you remarry. Although Social Security is generally protected from private creditors, owing federal debts ...

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

Determining how Social Security will impact your future finances is an important component of retirement preparation, and Gregory Ricks& Associates encourages individuals to stay informed of their ...

Social Security spousal benefits max out at 50% of what your spouse is eligible for at their full retirement age. If you ...