Every couple of years, I like to cover a topic that confuses almost everyone. And that confusion comes at a time when they ...

A man accused of taking a person’s Social Security benefits after their death received his sentence on Monday.

Losing a spouse can bring unexpected Social Security changes. Learn 11 eligibility factors and common pitfalls so you can ...

Many widows and widowers may miss important Social Security rules that impact their income. Discover key mistakes to avoid ...

Survivor benefits are currently paid to around 5.8 million Americans nationwide, with nearly 4 million of those being ...

'My ex-husband passed away four years ago. We were married for 20 years.' "Is there any way I can claim some of his benefits other than the death benefits?" (Photo subject is a model.) Dear Help Me ...

Survivor benefits include the young children of deceased workers. Approximately 1.3 million minor children receive survivor ...

Q: My husband died several months ago. I’m 64. I’m getting my own retirement benefits, and he was getting his own benefits. His Social Security check was more than mine, so I think I am due widow’s ...

The Social Security wage base limit is the maximum amount of your income that's subject to the Social Security payroll tax ...

Those who work long, high-paying careers can receive thousands of dollars above the average Social Security benefit.

Every couple of years, I like to cover a topic that confuses almost everyone. And that confusion comes at a time when they ...