When it comes time to apply for Social Security benefits in the United States, many people wonder if they are eligible to ...

Key Points Social Security takes care of people whose spouses pass away. Your survivor benefit could be worth up to 100% of ...

The Social Security Administration says it has processed 2.5 million retroactive payments to people previously locked out of ...

When you think about Social Security, what do you imagine? Most likely, you picture retired Americans lining up to collect ...

Millions of retired and disabled Americans are watching closely as momentum builds behind the Social Security Fairness Act, a legislative proposal that could unlock long-overdue stimulus payments for ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has now distributed retroactive benefits to 2.5 million Americans impacted by ...

Your full retirement age (FRA) is when you're eligible to receive your base monthly Social Security benefit, called the ...

Social Security payments for June will be distributed to approximately 69 million Americans. See the schedule.

While 91 percent of the those affected are now receiving full benefits, there are still some "complex cases" that are taking longer.

For nearly 70 million Americans, Social Security benefits are a crucial financial resource. However, the complexity of the ...

If you've recently gotten remarried, retirement might not be the first thing on your mind. But it has an effect on what your ...

The death of a spouse is among the most stressful life events. Losing a spouse can be devastating both emotionally and ...