Cuts to thousands of Social Security jobs led by Elon Musk’s DOGE have created a backlog that leaves grieving families ...

When a spouse dies, many widows assume that Social Security will automatically pay them the highest benefit available. That assumption is understandable, but it isn't always true. In reality, eligible ...

Losing a spouse is emotionally overwhelming, and the financial decisions that follow can feel just as heavy. The rules regarding Social Security survivor benefits may be confusing for some, and many ...

Q: I am 67 and my wife is 54. I started collecting Social Security at 62. If I died today would she continue to receive my $1,400 Social Security benefit? If not, what age could she? — Patrick ...

A Fort Myers widow is sharing her story to warn others about the unexpected challenges of applying for Social Security benefits. Michele Perez waited years to apply for new Social Security benefits, ...

Social Security survivor rules are complex, with many variables at play. Ex-spouses married for 10 years qualify for benefits without reducing payments to other family members. Children can receive up ...

I've been saving up questions I've gotten from readers about benefits for spouses. It's an issue I've covered a hundred times in this column. But the questions still keep coming. So, here is column No ...