Spousal benefits can be up to half of what the primary earner would get at full retirement age, but the amount is reduced ...

It's hard to see any bright side when a loved one dies, but the U.S. government offers a little comfort to many grievers -- in the form of Social Security survivor benefits. Take a few minutes to ...

'My ex-husband passed away four years ago. We were married for 20 years.' "Is there any way I can claim some of his benefits other than the death benefits?" (Photo subject is a model.) Dear Help Me ...

How do survivor benefits work for divorced spouses? How to collect Social Security on a deceased ex-spouse Advisors’ role in helping clients claim survivor benefits Social Security rules allow a ...

I am writing on behalf of my brother. He is 61 and has been on disability for more than 10 years due to back issues. When he was working he was paid under the table for quite a few years, so he did ...

There is no limit on earnings for workers who are at full retirement age or older for the entire year. The 2.8% increase will ...

When you are told you overpaid Social Security benefits, you have an obligation to pay back the money. This can be really frustrating, especially if you didn't recall receiving any money in the first ...

For example, someone who claims at age 61 could get 75% of the deceased’s benefit, compared to someone age 65 who could get more than 90%, according to the Social Security Administration. If you had ...