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

When thinking about retirement income, Social Security plays a key role for many Americans. For those who are divorced — or ...

Social Security allows a lower-earning spouse to claim benefits on a higher-earning spouse's work record. Spousal benefits ...

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.

Social Security spousal benefits max out at 50% of what your spouse is eligible for at their full retirement age. If you claim them before reaching your full retirement age, they'll be reduced. But ...

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

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

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

If he lives beyond that age, he will earn more money from Social Security, and it will be better for him to have waited. By starting to collect at 66 and 10 months, he will get $2,650 a month or ...

How would a government shutdown impact Social Security payments? How many people in Ohio could be affected? Here's what to ...

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