A new bill in Congress, the SWIFT Act, aims to increase Social Security survivor benefits for widows, widowers, and surviving ...

The government has asked 39 states to review policies that divert foster youths’ earned Social Security survivor benefits.

The Social Security Administration typically follows a schedule for when it mails out its checks. Here's when to expect your payments in 2026.

NATIONWIDE — WIDOWS, WIDOWERS AND SURVIVING DIVORCED SPOUSES WOULD BENEFIT FROM A NEW SOCIAL SECURITY BILL THAT U.S. SENATOR KIRSTEN GILLIBRAND OF NEW YORK HAS INTRODUCED. The Surviving Widow(er) ...

The Social Security Administration’s (SSA) survivor benefits are meant to help support children like Rebecca due to the loss ...

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 ...

The widow's penalty can reduce your Social Security income after a spouse dies. Learn how this works, why it happens, and ...

The Trump administration sent letters calling for an end to the diversion of foster youths’ Social Security survivor benefits ...

Nine states levy a tax on Social Security benefits, down from last year. Is yours one? Here's what you need to know.

For married couples with unequal historical earnings, it may make sense for the lower income spouse to file for Social Security benefits early or before the higher earner. Ultimately, deciding when to ...