Surviving spouses in the United States have the option to claim Social Security survivor benefits based on their deceased ...

Sandra Paiz lets out a gasp and her eyes pool with tears. She puts a hand to her mouth in shock and with the other picks up a ...

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If you check those three boxes, you're eligible to receive up to 50% of your spouse's primary insurance amount (PIA), which ...

All Social Security recipients who are collecting benefits get the COLA because otherwise their buying power would decline ...

Social Security faces funding challenges, but most benefits aren’t vanishing. Here’s what to expect—and how to plan—based on ...

Several factors affect your Social Security benefits, especially during the current unpredictable economic state, and your salary is just one of them. It’s important to note that your benefit amount ...

Even with a U.S. government shutdown beginning on Wednesday, Oct. 1, the 74 million Americans who collect Social Security will continue receiving their monthly checks, although some services could be ...

One in 3 Americans fear Social Security's collapse before they turn 65, according to Ramsey Solutions. While that fear is understandable, it’s not the full picture. Social Security isn’t a company ...

The widow’s penalty is a reduction in household Social Security benefits that hits after one spouse dies. When both spouses ...

Losing a spouse unexpectedly is one of the most difficult events anyone can experience. Grief and shock can make it hard to know what to do next. Yet, some financial steps cannot wait. Taking action ...