Today’s column involves a husband and wife, both of whom were getting Social Security benefits — and the husband dies.

Losing a spouse can bring unexpected Social Security changes. Learn 11 eligibility factors and common pitfalls so you can ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tom Hager – “Mister Social Security” – offers expert advice from Ohio. When your spouse passes away, this can be a very trying and ...

This week, benefits will be paid to recipients whose birthdays fall between the 11th and 20th of any month.

'My ex-husband passed away four years ago. We were married for 20 years.' "Is there any way I can claim some of his benefits other than the death benefits?" (Photo subject is a model.) Dear Help Me ...

WASHINGTON — They’ve made grave errors. The Social Security Administration must do more to prevent benefit checks from going ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tom Hager – “Mister Social Security” – offers expert advice from Ohio. This article explains the many Social Security benefits ...

Many pre-retirees and current retirees share one concern about their later years: They fear that they are going to run out of ...

A man accused of taking a person’s Social Security benefits after their death received his sentence on Monday.

The average Social Security check ranges from $1,814 to $2,196 by state, but higher payments don't always mean an easier retirement. Here's where your dollar goes furthest.

Every couple of years, I like to cover a topic that confuses almost everyone. And that confusion comes at a time when they ...