We'll walk you through how surviving spouses might navigate different benefit types from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and use strategic timing to try to optimize what you receive. When ...
If you’re disabled and haven’t paid into Social Security yourself, you may still qualify for survivor benefits based on your ...
Q: My husband died several months ago. I’m 64. I’m getting my own retirement benefits, and he was getting his own benefits. His Social Security check was more than mine, so I think I am due widow’s ...
Claiming Social Security benefits at the right time means more money for you. Here’s a guide to everything from knowing your ...
The US cost of living (COLA) benefit is set to rise by 2.8 percent in 2026, the Social Security Administration has confirmed. The freshly-announced increase helps benefits somewhat keep pace with ...
Next month, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is going completely paperless — a move the agency says will reduce fraud and cut administrative costs. The shift to digital checks is one of ...
When it comes to choosing a Social Security claiming age, many experts recommend waiting until age 70 to file. There's good ...
The rules for collecting spousal benefits depend, in part, on how long you've been married. You can file for spousal benefits based on an ex-spouse's work record as long as you're not married to ...
Social Security payments for the month of November follow a normal schedule. A 2.8% cost-of-living increase (COLA) takes ...
Q: My husband died several months ago. I'm 64. I'm getting my own retirement benefits, and he was getting his own benefits. His Social Security check was more than mine, so I think I am due widow's ...