Losing a spouse young is devastating. Amid the grief is an urgent financial question: what happens to your Social Security? The answer provides a critical lifeline for you and your children.

Understanding the nuances of spousal benefits is crucial to maximizing your household’s Social Security payments. For example, if you’re set to collect $3,500 per month from Social Security at full ...

Janice’s husband died suddenly last year after having a stroke. The couple were a few years away from retirement. Janice, 62, was waiting to claim Social Security at 65 when she’d also be eligible for ...

Child Custody - Best Interests of the Child - Mental Capacity - Expert Opinion - When there is uncertainty about the child's ability to make independent decisions, expert opinions confirming ...

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

Dear Help Me Retire, I have a question about collecting survivor benefits. My ex-spouse of 20 years recently passed away in an accident. We were divorced for about one year before ...

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 ...

So far, projections are calling for a 2.7% COLA in 2026, which would be higher than 2025's COLA of 2.5%. Even if next year's COLA is more generous, retirees may not enjoy the large income boost ...

The age you sign up for Social Security will dictate how much your monthly benefits are worth. When running the numbers, don't just look at monthly income. It's also important to focus on lifetime ...