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 ...

If you check those three boxes, you're eligible to receive up to 50% of your spouse's primary insurance amount (PIA), which ...

Surviving spouses in the United States have the option to claim Social Security survivor benefits based on their deceased partner’s earnings record. This financial support can equal up to the full ...

Next month, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is going completely paperless — a move the agency says will reduce fraud and cut administrative costs. The shift to digital checks is one of ...

You don't know what you don't know, and with Social Security, that can be a costly problem for retirees — one that can last a ...

The SSA’s final October payments went out this week, and some beneficiaries will see two deposits in October — including an ...

The rules for collecting spousal benefits depend, in part, on how long you've been married. You can file for spousal benefits based on an ex-spouse's work record as long as you're not married to ...

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