Janice’s husband died suddenly last year after having a stroke. The couple were a few years away from retirement. Janice, 62, ...

In most cases, the funeral home reports the death to the SSA, but you should confirm that it has been done. You can also call ...

Here are four things to know about how the shutdown will impact Social Security and SSI beneficiaries: ...

When considering Social Security, retirement benefits often come to mind first. However, the program also plays a critical role in supporting families of deceased workers through survivor benefits.

Widows and widowers need to talk to a human being and get the kind of help personalized to their own situation.

If approved, children of a deceased SSDI recipient can receive up to 75% of their parent's basic Social Security benefit.

Factors like living longer and failing to claim spousal benefits after a divorce can often result in women receiving lower ...

We don't get a lot of guarantees in retirement. One of the few is a regular monthly Social Security check for as long as we live. Yes, even if you're decades away from retirement, Social Security will ...