A new bill could boost Social Security benefits for widowed and surviving divorced spouses. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand ...

A new Social Security proposal would increase survivor benefits and raise support for disabled widows and widowers.

Survivor benefits are currently paid to around 5.8 million Americans nationwide, with nearly 4 million of those being ...

The SWIFT Act changes Social Security benefit rules by addressing older benefit caps, legal restrictions and claiming requirements.

When an ex-spouse dies, the emotional fallout often collides with practical questions about money, especially if retirement ...

How do survivor benefits work for divorced spouses? How to collect Social Security on a deceased ex-spouse Advisors’ role in helping clients claim survivor benefits Social Security rules allow a ...

When you lose a spouse, whether that be through death or divorce, Social Security can replace much of the income you counted on. In fact, survivor benefits account for about 8.3% of all Social ...

'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 ...

According to The Senior Citizens League, two-thirds of older Americans count on their monthly Social Security checks for at least half their income. That means when and how benefits are claimed can ...

'We were divorced for about one year before the accident' "We were divorced for about one year before the accident." (Photo subject is a model.) Dear Help Me Retire, I have a question about collecting ...

In addition to retirement benefits, some retirees can collect spousal, divorce, or survivors benefits. Some retirees could earn hundreds of dollars more per month with this type of Social Security.