We'll walk you through how surviving spouses might navigate different benefit types from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and use strategic timing to try to optimize what you receive. When ...

Claiming Social Security benefits at the right time means more money for you. Here’s a guide to everything from knowing your ...

Married couples can maximize their Social Security benefits by understanding these seven important rules about spousal, ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has put an end to the wait and has officially released the full schedule of benefit ...

Q: My husband died several months ago. I’m 64. I’m getting my own retirement benefits, and he was getting his own benefits. His Social Security check was more than mine, so I think I am due widow’s ...

Talking to a SSA representative in person is designed to help you make sure you understand your options and make the best choice you can about when to start your widow’s benefits. Frazao Studio Latino ...

Key Points Misunderstanding how Social Security works can lead to costly retirement surprises. Common errors include ...

The widow, whose story was shared on Reddit's r/SocialSecurity forum, was legally married decades ago to a man she hadn't seen or spoken to in over 30 years. Although they had gone their separate ways ...

WASHINGTON (WLNS) – On Memorial Day, our nation honors military service members who have given their lives for our country. Families, friends, and communities pause to remember the many great ...

NEW YORK -- Robina Asti, a 92-year-old transgender woman denied survivor benefits by the Social Security Administration after her husband’s death is asking the agency to reverse the decision. NEW YORK ...

Q: My husband died several months ago. I'm 64. I'm getting my own retirement benefits, and he was getting his own benefits. His Social Security check was more than mine, so I think I am due widow's ...