Apr 28, 2025 · Over the years, survivor benefits became gender-neutral and expanded further to cover divorced spouses as well as widowers and widows. In March 2025 they accounted for …

Apr 16, 2025 · Learn the rules of Social Security Spousal benefits and how to maximize your monthly payments based on your spouse's or ex-spouse’s earnings.

Nov 21, 2024 · This calculator estimates your monthly Social Security retirement benefits based on your earnings history and the age when you start to claim benefits.

When a Social Security beneficiary dies, his or her spouse may be able to collect survivor benefits. Learn whether you qualify and how to apply.

The COLA is applied to all Social Security payments — survivor benefits, family benefits and disability benefits, as well as retirement benefits — and to Supplemental Security Income …

Dec 23, 2024 · Calculating your break-even age can help you determine which Social Security claiming strategy will pay the highest total benefits over your lifetime.

Dec 30, 2024 · Whether that survivor benefit exceeds your own Social Security payment will depend on the amount of your late spouse’s benefit and your own age and family situation. …

Your spouse, ex-spouse, or children may also qualify to receive Social Security benefits on your record. Learn about the options available for your family.

Oct 29, 2024 · Social Security is ‘also for kids’ About 1.3 million minor children receive Social Security survivor benefits, says Kathleen Romig, a senior adviser to the Social Security …

Sep 12, 2024 · Yes, you can collect Social Security's on a spouse's earnings record. You may be able to do this in the form of spousal benefits, or as survivor benefits if you are a widow or …