His Social Security check was more than mine, so I think I am due widow's benefits. When I tried to file a claim online, I wasn't allowed to. I was told I need to make an appointment to file a claim ...

Widows and widowers are entitled to Social Security benefits based on their deceased spouses’ earning record as long as they meet certain criteria. Among these requirements involve their decision to ...

Losing a spouse is an emotional and challenging experience, and it often brings financial concerns to the forefront. Social Security benefits can provide critical support to widows, helping them ...

There is probably nothing I am asked more often than some version of this question: “When should I file for my Social Security?” But as I’ve said repeatedly in this column, I am not a financial ...

Social Security is an important part of retirement planning for many Americans. If you’re thinking about retiring soon, ...

Question: A woman from Andalusia writes: ``I had originally planned to work until I was 62, then retire and file for Social Security. Now I may retire when I turn 60. My friends tell me that I can ...

Question: A woman from Moline writes: "My husband passed away several years ago. I contacted the Social Security Administration and applied for the death benefit at that time. As I recall, I was told ...

Government statistics are simply boring sometimes, but there are some statistics that are surprising. Here is one example. The Administration on Aging reported that in 2001, there were more than four ...

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 ...

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 ...