This week, payments are set to be made to those receiving retirement, survivor and spousal benefits as well as disability ...

Social Security benefits end when you die, unless you have a qualifying beneficiary who would begin to receive survivorship ...

Based on the latest estimates from those who know the Social Security program inside and out, benefit cuts are possible for ...

If you're divorced, you can often get Social Security benefits based on your ex-spouse's work record. Know the rules about when and how you can claim.

If your loved one dies, Social Security will give you a one-time lump sum payment of $255 — an amount that’s remained the ...

Married, divorced and widowed workers with pensions from jobs not covered by Social Security have traditionally missed out on spousal benefits, including former-spouse and surviving spousal ...

Retired workers and survivor beneficiaries could see their monthly payout reduced in a big way by 2033, based on the latest projections from the Social Security Board of Trustees.

The Medicare and Social Security trust funds are lurching toward insolvency. Social Security is projected to cover only 81% of benefits by 2034 and Medicare just 89% by 2033.

The latest annual report from the Social Security Trustees says the program is running out of reserves faster than expected. Here's what to know.