When an ex-spouse dies, the emotional fallout often collides with practical questions about money, especially if retirement ...

Can You Collect Your Ex's Social Security When They Die? Here's What Surviving Divorced Spouses Need to Know About ...

As Americans brace for another year of rising costs, one of the most pressing questions for retirees is how much Social ...

Social Security survivor benefits have different rules than spousal benefits, and both work differently from the retirement ...

Losing a loved one is emotionally overwhelming, and navigating the administrative steps afterward can feel daunting. If someone receiving Social Security or Medicare benefits has ...

The maximum Social Security benefit (the highest amount any Social Security beneficiary can receive) will also increase in ...

Q: My husband died several months ago. I’m 64. I’m getting my own retirement benefits, and he was getting his own benefits. His Social Security check was more than mine, so I think I am due widow’s ...

CPI-W inflation measured 2.8% in the third quarter of 2025, so Social Security benefits will increase 2.8% in 2026. That is ...

A bill introduced by Senate Democrats would provide a six-month boost to Social Security benefits received by millions of ...

West Virginia is phasing out its tax on Social Security benefits. For 2025 returns (filed in 2026), 65% of benefits will be ...

Social Security will deliver a 2.8% COLA in January 2026. The average retirement check will rise by around $56 per month.