Social Security survivor benefits from my late husband are not enough. Can I claim more on his record?

For example, someone who claims at age 61 could get 75% of the deceased’s benefit, compared to someone age 65 who could get ...

It's getting harder to qualify for Social Security in 2026. Here's why.

It's not a given that you'll qualify for Social Security in retirement. A big rule change could pose a problem for some ...

How Widows Can Maximize Social Security Using This Little-Known Rule

We'll walk you through how surviving spouses might navigate different benefit types from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and use strategic timing to try to optimize what you receive. When ...
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How to Handle Social Security When a Beneficiary Dies

Tetra Images/ Getty Images When a beneficiary of Social Security or Supplemental Security Income passes away, their benefits must either be canceled or transferred to an eligible survivor. There are ...

Social Security’s sending out payments on Wednesday, Nov. 12: here’s who gets a check

Certain SSA beneficiaries are to receive a check next Wednesday, as Social Security payments continue despite the ...

Social Security Strategies For Married Couples

Some married couples can maximize Social Security benefits when the lower-earning spouse files for benefits first, even ...

Social Security sent out payments on Monday Nov. 3: Here’s who got paid and when the next checks are going out

Throughout the United States, certain Social Security beneficiaries were scheduled to receive their latest monthly payment.

Does the government shutdown affect social security payments? See if you'll get paid

Social security payments, including Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and benefits for retirement, disability and survivors, ...

New Social Security payment of up to $5,108 arrives on November 12, 2025: Are you on the waiting list?

November will bring good news for millions of Social Security beneficiaries in the United States, as the Social Security ...