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

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

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

Ask any Social Security expert and they will tell you that the one thing recipients need to be aware of is their spousal and ...

Speaker Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good online resources for writing a simple will? I’m 70 and divorced and ...

Claiming spousal benefits makes you eligible to receive up to 50% of your spouse's benefit. These benefits are reduced by a larger percentage than standard benefits if claimed before full retirement ...

For Black women, ending a marriage can unravel savings, stability, and credit overnight. Here’s how to navigate the fallout ...

If you are from any of the countries on the travel ban, your future status could be at risk—even if you’re already in the country.

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

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

Spousal benefits are Social Security payments based on a spouse's lifetime earnings record, and a spouse may receive up to ...