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

The SWIFT Act changes Social Security benefit rules by addressing older benefit caps, legal restrictions and claiming requirements.

Beneficiaries should receive a one‑page COLA notice in late November via the my Social Security account or by mail in ...

Spousal benefits can be up to half of what the primary earner would get at full retirement age, but the amount is reduced when started early. If you apply for benefits before she reaches full ...

When an ex-spouse dies, the emotional fallout often collides with practical questions about money, especially if retirement ...

How do survivor benefits work for divorced spouses? How to collect Social Security on a deceased ex-spouse Advisors’ role in helping clients claim survivor benefits Social Security rules allow a ...

Today, Senator Gillibrand introduced legislation to expand Social Security benefits for widowed and surviving divorced spouses. She was joined on the legislation by Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), ...

'We were divorced for about one year before the accident' "We were divorced for about one year before the accident." (Photo subject is a model.) Dear Help Me Retire, I have a question about collecting ...

The bestselling personal finance author shares a key statement on the federal program. The death of a family’s primary wage earner can bring profound emotional and financial hardship. In such moments, ...

Spousal benefit questions are among the most frequently asked and confusing parts of Social Security. Understanding how these ...