When a spouse dies, the emotional shock often collides with an immediate financial question: what happens to the Social Security income that helped pay the bills. Survivor rules are technical, but ...

Today’s column involves a husband and wife, both of whom were getting Social Security benefits — and the husband dies.

The Social Security Administration’s (SSA) survivor benefits are meant to help support children like Rebecca due to the loss ...

'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 ...

Issues with the Social Security Administration's death database have resulted in millions of delayed or lost life insurance benefits.

Nine states levy a tax on Social Security benefits, down from last year. Is yours one? Here's what you need to know.

Many people don't realize a deceased ex's Social Security can raise their check. Learn the 10-year rule, remarriage limits, ...

A clear breakdown of how Social Security benefits are calculated and the practical strategies you can use to increase ...

The Social Security Administration is under scrutiny over past payments made to dead people that persisted for years before ...

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