Congress must have heard women complaining that having to be married to some philandering jerk for 20 years to get some of his Social Security was too long. So this year, they lowered the length of ...

Around this time of year, who wants to read about boring old Social Security rules and regulations? So instead, I thought I'd share a few funny stories from the career of an old civil servant. And ...

The widow's penalty can reduce your Social Security income after a spouse dies. Learn how this works, why it happens, and ...

I continually remind my readers that they shouldn't worry too much when they read or hear reports of Social Security's ...

I continually remind my readers that they shouldn't worry too much when they read or hear reports of Social Security's ...

When a spouse dies, the emotional shock often collides with an immediate financial question: what happens to the Social Security income that helped pay the bills. Survivor rules are technical, but ...

What happens to her if I die before starting to collect my Social Security benefits? I only have $300,000 of life insurance through my employer. Should I start collecting early as a safety net for her ...

If a person who was getting Social Security benefits dies, but doesn’t have a spouse, then someone needs to notify the SSA of the death and follow the rules explained above about returning the last ...

Today’s column involves a husband and wife, both of whom were getting Social Security benefits — and the husband dies.

A Fort Myers widow is sharing her story to warn others about the unexpected challenges of applying for Social Security benefits. Michele Perez waited years to apply for new Social Security benefits, ...

Some recipients of Social Security benefits will receive two checks in the month of December, as a calendar quirk will move the payment timeline for an adjacent month. The Social Security ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some will receive their December benefits this week. Here's what to know about the upcoming Social Security payments. The ...