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

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

SSA reminds survivors to return payments received after a beneficiary’s death to stay compliant and avoid penalties.

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 ...

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 ...

The House Ways and Means Committee recently held an important hearing that could help move America toward a much better future. The committee’s recent report, “Five Key Moments: Hearing on Barriers to ...

Social Security spousal benefits could give your household a much-needed financial boost in retirement. With the average check around $955 per month as of August 2025, these benefits aren't enough to ...

The changes could affect the financial security of those with disabilities, especially older adults, the Urban Institute's report said. The Social Security Administration could change the job and age ...

A new bill in Congress could permanently eliminate federal taxes on Social Security benefits — a change that would impact millions of retirees. The You Earn It, You Keep It Act would also strengthen ...

The maximum Social Security benefit will be increasing in 2026. If you want to max out your benefits, you need to earn a high salary. You also need to make sure you have a plan to delay your benefits ...

For decades, U.S. taxpayers have paid into Social Security with each paycheck, only to discover later that up to 85% of those hard-earned benefits can be taxed in retirement. Many retirees wondered if ...