The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides essential financial support to millions of Americans through various ...

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

Social Security is generally the most important source of income for older Americans. But benefits for spouses and survivors are commonly misunderstood. In a recent survey, MassMutual identified the ...

But I have a question: I expect that I will predecease my wife, after which she’ll be able to take my larger Social Security benefit. But what happens if I die before the age of 70, say at age 68?

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.