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

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 ...

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

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

Social Security sends the average retired worker a monthly payment of about $2,008, or $24,096 per year. The overall average ...

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 ...

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

Taking Social Security at 62 cuts benefits ~30% vs age 70. Early claim buys active years; waiting secures higher lifetime income, COLA and survivor protection.

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

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

I was referred to you to ask a question about Social Security benefits. I receive about $1,700 a month from Social Security ...