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

I'm 62 and currently working but my spouse passed away when I was 60. He waited until age 70 to take his Social Security. Can I collect his Social Security now in addition to my paycheck? If I get ...

Another round of Social Security benefit payments will be made this week—are you one of the recipients? Why It Matters.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) delivers survivor benefits to nearly 6 million people each year. The payments help ...

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

This little-known restricted application rule can significantly boost retirement income for surviving spouses.

A growing number of Americans are heavily reliant on Social Security to make ends meet in retirement. 60% of retirees said ...

There's a lot more to Social Security than retirement benefits. A big part of the program is benefits paid to the surviving spouses and children of retired workers. In this video, ...

Qualifying for Social Security benefits in retirement generally goes something like this: Work and pay taxes on your income.