Social Security survivors benefits can be an important source of financial stability after your partner passes away.

When a spouse dies, many widows assume that Social Security will automatically pay them the highest benefit available. That assumption is understandable, but it isn't always true. In reality, eligible ...

Most folks think of Social Security as just that monthly check showing up after they retire. That's honestly the extent of ...

Every couple of years, I like to cover a topic that confuses almost everyone. That confusion comes at a time when they have so many other things on their minds. I’m talking about handling the Social ...

The primary requirement to receive spousal benefits is that you must be married to someone eligible for either retirement or disability benefits. You generally must be at least 62 years old to file ...

Millions of Americans received their February 2026 Social Security and SSI payments, with some dates shifted due to weekends.