Q. I receive a survivor benefit based on my husband’s work under Social Security. I receive a pension from my work as a ...

Spousal benefits are worth up to one-half of what your partner qualifies for at their FRA. You can claim these benefits early ...

Even though Social Security stops adjusting past earnings for inflation after age 60, fortunately, older workers still have ...

While maintaining the health of Social Security should be a priority for elected officials, the reality is that the ...

Spousal benefits, in contrast, max out at 50% of what your spouse (or ex-spouse) collects at full retirement age. If that ...

Claiming Social Security is one of the most significant things you might do in the course of retiring. So it’s important to ...

Losing a spouse is likely one of the hardest experiences someone can go through. Having to deal with financial matters during ...

If your dad was eligible for Social Security benefits but didn't get anything because of the Windfall Elimination Provision (and the same for your mom not receiving any spousal or survivor benefit ...

Navigating the complexities of Social Security benefits can be daunting, especially when it involves minors, and ...

Social Security payments are generally exempt from garnishment, levy and such, but there are some exceptions. Here’s when ...

The Government Pension Offset was more draconian. It cut spousal and survivor Social Security benefits by two-thirds of the non-covered pension, often to zero. Many married, divorced and widowed ...