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

Divorce is not just an emotional upheaval; it also brings financial challenges, particularly concerning Social Security ...

Divorce can be financially devastating, especially later in life. But if your marriage lasted at least 10 years, you could be eligible to collect Social Security benefits based on your ex’s work ...

Most people think of retirement benefits when they hear the words Social Security. And, of course, Social Security does ...

If you’re thinking hard about your Social Security claiming strategy, there may be one aspect you’ve overlooked. If you’re divorced, you may be able to receive Social Security benefits based on your ...

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 ...

Social Security isn’t one-size-fits-all. Learn how timing and personal circumstances affect payouts and what steps can lead ...

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

Social Security provides guaranteed income to workers and spouses throughout retirement. Consequently, benefits tend to become increasingly important over time as other sources of savings, like 401(k) ...

Workers and spouses become eligible for Social Security retirement benefits at age 62, but widow(er)s are eligible for survivors' benefits at age 60. Survivors' benefits let widow(er)s inherit their ...

Divorced spouses can collect benefits based on an ex's record. June 2, 2009 — -- Last week, I wrote about the importance of giving serious thought to when and how to begin collecting Social ...