Higher inflation and lower income taxes on benefits may weigh on the program’s trust funds.

Thinking about retiring overseas and worried about survivor benefits? Learn how Social Security works for spouses living abroad, including key rules, country restrictions and the five-year residency ...

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

Claiming Social Security too early can shrink the survivor benefit that your spouse will receive after your death. Learn ...

”I have a higher monthly pension benefit until my Full Retirement Age of 67.” ...

The Social Security Fairness Act provided more than 2.8 million beneficiaries with higher payments. Here's what to know about ...

As the Social Security Administration continues on its February payment schedule, here’s the lowdown on when benefits are being sent out.

Over 70 million people rely on Social Security for essential income, including retirement, disability, and survivor benefits.

On Wednesday next week, the Social Security Administration is to send out February 2026’s benefits to recipients across the U.S.

Losing a spouse is emotionally overwhelming, and the financial decisions that follow can feel just as heavy. The rules regarding Social Security survivor benefits may be confusing for some, and many ...

My ex-husband passed away four years ago. We were married for 20 years. I’m going to be 66 in May. I would let the death benefits go if his Social Security was more generous. I already get death ...

A lot of retirees end up getting most of their income from Social Security. But it can be tricky to pay your bills on those benefits alone. However, if you're married couple where each of you is ...