Many Americans are taking Social Security early, but is that wise? It depends. Here's what to know when deciding when to ...

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

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 ...

Social Security does get funding from the government but isn't impacted the same way as other federal services during a ...

The average retiree will get a roughly $54 increase in their Social Security benefit. Seniors who pay Medicare premiums from ...

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

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

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

Divorce can affect your Social Security eligibility, but it usually won't increase your benefits by itself. What matters most ...

There are some things Social Security beneficiaries should know as the year comes to a close, even as the future of Social ...

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

Answer: Your wife can qualify for an amount that’s up to half of your benefit at full retirement age, provided you’ve already applied for Social Security. The amount she gets would be reduced if she ...