When an ex-spouse dies, the emotional fallout often collides with practical questions about money, especially if retirement ...

Can You Collect Your Ex's Social Security When They Die? Here's What Surviving Divorced Spouses Need to Know About ...

Social Security survivor benefits have different rules than spousal benefits, and both work differently from the retirement ...

When you lose a spouse, whether that be through death or divorce, Social Security can replace much of the income you counted on. In fact, survivor benefits account for about 8.3% of all Social ...

There was no benefit to delaying your application past your full retirement age. That means you’ve missed out on several months of survivor benefits you could have been receiving. You can get six ...

The United States government officially shut down on Oct. 1. If you’re wondering what that means for Social Security Administration programs and services, here’s what you need to know. Social Security ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Dear Liz: I’m 59. In 8 years, I will qualify for an average Social Security income. I have no retirement saved and ...