Widows and widowers need to talk to a human being and get the kind of help personalized to their own situation.

A: Yes, I can explain what’s going on. But first, I must comment on your assumptions about government bias. I am always surprised, and frankly a little disappointed, that people just automatically ...

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, ...

Understanding Social Security survivor benefits is crucial for widows, as claiming early can reduce payments; strategic ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Prosecutors say Joan Charnecky, 60, collected benefits from her dead mother for over 9 years and did not notify the agency of ...

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

With 59% of retired women depending on Social Security, these five strategies can help maximize benefits and ensure a stable ...

It’s not. To repeat, SSI is a federal welfare program that has nothing to do with Social Security other than the fact that it happens to be managed by the SSA. Also, SSI payments are funded out of ...

EXCLUSIVE: The SNP Government is allowing the UK Government to deliver industrial injury benefit for at least another two ...