Before 1979, Social Security required a marriage to last 20 years for a divorced or surviving divorced wife to... The post ...

Dear Help Me Retire, I have a question about collecting survivor benefits. My ex-spouse of 20 years recently passed away in ...

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

If Jordan had a surviving parent, chances are good that they did collect this money on Jordan’s behalf. Unfortunately, if Jordan ended up getting overpaid benefits, even if the money went to her ...

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 ...

It's hard to see any bright side when a loved one dies, but the U.S. government offers a little comfort to many grievers -- in the form of Social Security survivor benefits. Take a few minutes to ...

Since the first benefit check was mailed in January 1940, Social Security has been providing a financial foundation for the American public. Though it was initially conceived as a ...

You may be familiar with the basics of Social Security spousal benefits: Essentially, you can qualify for up to 50% of your spouse's primary insurance amount (i.e., their benefit at age 67 if they ...