Understand the complex rules of Social Security survivor benefits. Learn who is eligible, how much you can receive, and the ...

Workers and spouses become eligible for Social Security retirement benefits at age 62, but widow(er)s are eligible for survivors' benefits at age 60. Survivors' benefits let widow(er)s inherit their ...

How much Social Security income spouses receive depends on their claim age and the primary insurance amount (PIA) of their ...

Losing a spouse is emotionally shattering, and the financial fallout can quietly compound that grief for years. I focus here ...

How do Social Security spousal benefits work? My wife, who’s approaching age 62, has had a few small-paying jobs over the years, but spent most of her time as a homemaker. What is she entitled to?

How do Social Security spousal benefits work? My wife, who’s approaching age 62, has had a few small-paying jobs over the years, but spent most of her time as a homemaker. What is she entitled to?

The rules for collecting spousal benefits depend, in part, on how long you've been married. You can file for spousal benefits based on an ex-spouse's work record as long as you're not married to ...