”I have a higher monthly pension benefit until my Full Retirement Age of 67.” ...

Losing a spouse is emotionally overwhelming, and the financial decisions that follow can feel just as heavy. The rules regarding Social Security survivor benefits may be confusing for some, and many ...

Social Security has different survivor rules for citizens and noncitizens residing abroad.

Claiming spousal benefits makes you eligible to receive up to 50% of your spouse's benefit. These benefits are reduced by a larger percentage than standard benefits if claimed before full retirement ...

Dear Liz: I am 68 and still working. I plan to wait until age 70 to maximize my benefit before taking Social Security. My spouse (born in 1956) passed away in 2018 after just beginning to draw her ...

Losing a spouse is emotionally overwhelming, and the financial adjustments that follow often add new stress during an already difficult time. Most people don't realize how many Social Security rules ...