Widows and widowers are entitled to Social Security benefits based on their deceased spouses’ earning record as long as they meet certain criteria. Among these requirements involve their decision to ...

Losing a spouse is an emotional and challenging experience, and it often brings financial concerns to the forefront. Social Security benefits can provide critical support to widows, helping them ...

Q: My husband died several months ago. I’m 64. I’m getting my own retirement benefits, and he was getting his own benefits. His Social Security check was more than mine, so I think I am due widow’s ...

In general, you'll need to be at least 62 years old to begin claiming these benefits. There's an exception to that rule, however, if you're caring for a child on your spouse's record who is either ...

There is probably nothing I am asked more often than some version of this question: “When should I file for my Social Security?” But as I’ve said repeatedly in this column, I am not a financial ...

Social Security is an important part of retirement planning for many Americans. If you’re thinking about retiring soon, ...

My wife of 28 years passed away in October on her 60th birthday. I am 66 years old and retired. To maximize my benefits, I was not planning to file for Social Security until I was 70. Can I file for ...

Always demand to file a claim for benefits if you think you might possibly be due them.(Barbacane / Getty Images) If you think you are eligible for Social Security benefits, you have every right to ...

Government statistics are simply boring sometimes, but there are some statistics that are surprising. Here is one example. The Administration on Aging reported that in 2001, there were more than four ...

Q: My husband died several months ago. I'm 64. I'm getting my own retirement benefits, and he was getting his own benefits. His Social Security check was more than mine, so I think I am due widow's ...