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, ...

Social Security rules for retirees: earnings limits, benefit reductions, recalculation, and steps to protect and maximize ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

According to the Social Security Administration, a spouse can only begin collecting retirement-based spousal benefits at age 62 or older. The only exception is if the spouse is caring for a qualifying ...

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 ...