Every couple of years, I like to cover a topic that confuses almost everyone. And that confusion comes at a time when they ...

Many people don't realize a deceased ex's Social Security can raise their check. Learn the 10-year rule, remarriage limits, and how survivor benefits work.

If you're turning 62 in 2026, learn how early filing, full retirement age, work, health, and spousal benefits can change your ...

Losing a spouse can bring unexpected Social Security changes. Learn 11 eligibility factors and common pitfalls so you can ...

Many widows and widowers may miss important Social Security rules that impact their income. Discover key mistakes to avoid ...

Survivor benefits are currently paid to around 5.8 million Americans nationwide, with nearly 4 million of those being widowers.

The standard advice is to hold off, but most retirees claim the benefit as soon as they can, at age 62. Here’s what to know ...

A bill introduced in the U.S. Senate aims to increase Social Security benefits for widowed Americans as well as people who are divorced yet still entitled to benefits from their deceased ...

Social Security survivor benefits are a vital benefit designed to provide financial support to eligible family members ...

Claiming spousal benefits makes you eligible to receive up to 50% of your spouse's benefit. These benefits are reduced by a larger percentage than standard benefits if claimed before full retirement ...

If a loved one passes without a will or any funeral plans in place, the stress — and the expenses — can end up on your ...

Benefit caps, legal restrictions and claiming requirements for Social Security would change under the Surviving Widow(er) Income Fair Treatment, or SWIFT, Act, announced Wednesday by Sen. Kirsten ...