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 ...

Spousal Social Security benefits can help fill holes in your post-retirement budget. Here's how to know if you qualify.

Survivors of service members who die while serving on active duty are eligible for a wide range of pay and benefits. These come in three distinct categories: one-time payments or allowances, monthly ...

Suppose you are the surviving spouse, child, or parent of a servicemember who died in the line of duty, or the survivor of a veteran who died from a service-related injury or illness. In that case, ...

There are eligibility requirements that determine whether spouses or ex-spouses qualify for spousal benefits. The Social Security Administration automatically gives you the larger of your own ...

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 ...

A DOD program connecting military spouses to paid fellowships is expanding, as one of the efforts to increase opportunities for spouse employment. Shown here in 2023, military spouses meet employers ...

If you’re thinking hard about your Social Security claiming strategy, there may be one aspect you’ve overlooked. If you’re divorced, you may be able to receive Social Security benefits based on your ...