Thousands have been short-changed of their Social Security payments as a result of blunders by the Social Security ...

A recent rule change is putting more Social Security money into the hands of retired widows and divorced spouses. Here's what you need to know ...

A recent Social Security rule change has eliminated reductions that previously cut benefits for widows and divorced spouses whose partners worked in certain public-sector jobs. This shift, tied to the ...

Losing a spouse is already an overwhelming emotional experience, but the financial consequences can be equally devastating. One of the biggest surprises surviving spouses face is the "widow's penalty, ...

When a spouse dies, many widows assume that Social Security will automatically pay them the highest benefit available. That assumption is understandable, but it isn't always true. In reality, eligible ...

The increased payments are tied to a recent Social Security rule change that could mean thousands more for widows and ...