We'll walk you through how surviving spouses might navigate different benefit types from the Social Security Administration ...

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 ...

CHICAGO (Reuters) - (The opinions expressed here are those of the author, a columnist for Reuters.) Social Security is underpaying widows and widowers - sometimes by large amounts. In cases where ...

In 2026, Social Security's earnings-test limit is rising from $23,400 to $24,480 for people who will be under full retirement age the entire year. If you fall into that category, earnings beyond ...

For years, public workers have received reduced Social Security benefits because of two provisions in the Social Security Act: 1983’s Windfall Elimination Provision and 1977’s Government Pension ...

Talking to a SSA representative in person is designed to help you make sure you understand your options and make the best choice you can about when to start your widow’s benefits. Frazao Studio Latino ...

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 ...