My husband died suddenly last year after a short illness — can I collect his Social Security and my own at the same time or would that cause problems?

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

What Happens to Your Social Security if You’re Widowed Young?

Losing a spouse young is devastating. Amid the grief is an urgent financial question: what happens to your Social Security?

My former spouse died in an accident last year. Will I be able to get Social Security survivor benefits while still working?

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

Age 62, 67 or 70? Here's the best time to claim Social Security.

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.
Military.com

Lump-Sum Benefits for Survivors of Active-Duty Military Members

Even military families often don’t know what benefits are available to the surviving family of an active-duty service member.
Military.com

Monthly Benefits for Survivors of Fallen Active-Duty Service Members

When combined, the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) can offer a steady stream of ...

Will You Still Owe Taxes on Social Security? New Deduction Helps Retirees—But If You’re Still Working, There’s a Catch

Up to 85% of your Social Security benefits may be taxed, but a new "senior deduction" can cut taxes—unless your income is too ...

Can Both Spouses Collect Social Security Benefits?

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