Under the Department of Government Efficiency, the Social Security Administration expects to cut about 12% of its workforce — ...

The SSA typically requires a death certificate to update a person's marital status and determine eligibility for benefits. In ...

Q: I am 90 years old and getting widow’s benefits from my first husband who died a long time ago. I also have my own Social Security, but I’m not getting it because my widow’s benefits pay more.

If you can keep working while looking after your health, do it. You get 100% of your Social Security benefit at full retirement age, which is 67 for anyone born in 1960 or after, and you receive a ...

I am contemplating retiring at the end of the year. I'm married and will receive two monthly pension payments; $3,600 from military service and $1,500 from civil service. Our total projected monthly ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am wondering if it would be crass or in poor taste to give a new widow a thoughtful sympathy card with ...

If you're divorced, you can often get Social Security benefits based on your ex-spouse's work record. Know the rules about when and how you can claim.

Based on the latest estimates from those who know the Social Security program inside and out, benefit cuts are possible for ...

One of the most important parts of the program, especially for married couples, is Social Security spousal benefits.

It's convenient and easy to apply online for your Social Security benefits. Open a secure my Social Security account and take it from there. Read on to learn how.

The Moneyist ‘Today is my 61st birthday’: I have my ex-spouse’s Social Security benefits. Should I retire at 65 and travel? ‘When my former husband passes, I will qualify for widow’s ...