Understanding Social Security survivor benefits is crucial for widows, as claiming early can reduce payments; strategic ...

Social Security rules for retirees: earnings limits, benefit reductions, recalculation, and steps to protect and maximize ...

A: Yes, I can explain what’s going on. But first, I must comment on your assumptions about government bias. I am always surprised, and frankly a little disappointed, that people just automatically ...

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 ...

Learn nine ways to maximize your Social Security benefits without working longer, from spousal and survivor benefits to ...

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 ...

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, ...

His Social Security check was more than mine, so I think I am due widow’s benefits. When I tried to file a claim online, I ...