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

When an ex-spouse dies, the emotional fallout often collides with practical questions about money, especially if retirement ...

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Amid what were described as skyrocketing prices in U.S. President Donald Trump’s America, U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) ...

Social Security allows a lower-earning spouse to claim benefits on a higher-earning spouse's work record. Spousal benefits are still available after a marriage lasting at least 10 years. If you're ...

When you hear about Social Security benefits, you're usually hearing about the retired worker benefits available to seniors ...

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The SWIFT Act changes Social Security benefit rules by addressing older benefit caps, legal restrictions and claiming requirements.

When you lose a spouse, whether that be through death or divorce, Social Security can replace much of the income you counted on. In fact, survivor benefits account for about 8.3% of all Social ...

If you are married, there are a few key things that you need to know about how Social Security spousal benefits work.