Social Security survivor benefits have different rules than spousal benefits, and both work differently from the retirement ...

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

For example, someone who claims at age 61 could get 75% of the deceased’s benefit, compared to someone age 65 who could get more than 90%, according to the Social Security Administration. If you had ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that Social Security benefits, including Old-Age, Survivors, and ...

Claiming standard benefits early will reduce your monthly benefit by 5/9 of 1% monthly, up to 36 months. With spousal ...

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 ...

Social Security beneficiaries will get a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) next year. Cost-of-living adjustments help ensure that benefits keep pace with inflation. Individuals who are receiving ...

Kathleen Romig, senior advisor in the Office of the Commissioner, joined an episode of SSA Talks to discuss the Social ...

Social Security might seem simple, but according to experts that couldn’t be further from the truth. There are so many things ...

'My ex-husband passed away four years ago. We were married for 20 years.' "Is there any way I can claim some of his benefits other than the death benefits?" (Photo subject is a model.) Dear Help Me ...