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

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

Find out the average Social Security benefit amount for 65-year-old Americans and how you can prioritize building your ...

Social Security may be one of the most crucial income sources to have in retirement, yet many make decisions that cost them ...

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 ...

If a person who was getting Social Security benefits dies, but doesn’t have a spouse, then someone needs to notify the SSA of the death and follow the rules explained above about returning the last ...

The average retired worker collects around $2,013 per month in Social Security benefits, according to November 2025 data from the Social Security Administration. In 2026, however, it will be possible ...

Workers contributing to Social Security will also see changes to payroll tax limits. In 2026, the maximum amount of earnings subject to Social Security taxes will increase from $176,100 to $184,500, ...

Updated benefit data highlights shifting averages across age groups, reflecting how timing, earnings history, and ...

Workers who claim benefits at the earliest eligible age of 62 can receive up to $2,831 per month. Those who wait until full ...

What happens to her if I die before starting to collect my Social Security benefits? I only have $300,000 of life insurance through my employer. Should I start collecting early as a safety net for her ...

Learn how much the average person receives in Social Security at age 65 and explore strategies to maximize benefits and ...