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

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 ...

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

If you're collecting benefits on a spouse's (or ex-spouse's) work record, you may lose those if you remarry. Although Social Security is generally protected from private creditors, owing federal debts ...

If you’re disabled and haven’t paid into Social Security yourself, you may still qualify for survivor benefits based on your spouse's work history. Visit SSA.gov or speak with an SSA representative to ...

Taking time off to care for family? Learn how it could affect your Social Security—and what steps you can take now to protect ...

Retirees must wait another five and a half weeks (give or take a few days) for the Social Security Administration (SSA) to ...

Spousal Social Security benefits are also available to ex-spouses, provided you were married for at least 10 years before you ...

Social Security spousal benefits can be extremely beneficial for people who either don't qualify for Social Security by themselves or qualify for a significantly lower amount than their current or ...

Social Security spousal benefits max out at 50% of what your spouse is eligible for at their full retirement age. If you ...

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

Determining how Social Security will impact your future finances is an important component of retirement preparation, and Gregory Ricks& Associates encourages individuals to stay informed of their ...