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 ...

Today, Senator Gillibrand introduced legislation to expand Social Security benefits for widowed and surviving divorced spouses. She was joined on the legislation by Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), ...

'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 ...

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

According to The Senior Citizens League, two-thirds of older Americans count on their monthly Social Security checks for at least half their income. That means when and how benefits are claimed can ...

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 ...

Spousal benefits can be up to half of what the primary earner would get at full retirement age, but the amount is reduced when started early. If you apply for benefits before she reaches full ...

'We were divorced for about one year before the accident' "We were divorced for about one year before the accident." (Photo subject is a model.) Dear Help Me Retire, I have a question about collecting ...

My ex-husband passed away four years ago. We were married for 20 years. I’m going to be 66 in May. I would let the death benefits go if his Social Security was more generous. I already get death ...