And just for awareness for both of you, the rules about spousal benefits are one of the most confusing areas of Social ...

(NewsNation) — It can be emotionally and financially devastating to lose a loved one, but certain surviving family members may be able to get some financial relief thanks to Social Security. The ...

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

After losing a spouse, it's important to review your will, as well as your beneficiary designations for retirement and ...

From tax surprises to benefit reductions, these are the key Social Security changes that happen after a spouse dies, and how ...

There's nothing easy about losing someone you care about, regardless of their relationship to you. Not only do you count on the important people in your life for emotional support, but you may also ...

Losing a spouse is emotionally shattering, and the financial fallout can quietly compound that grief for years. I focus here on five specific money mistakes that can devastate a surviving spouse, ...

In our last article, we tried to simplify a complicated subject: Social Security (SS) spousal benefits. Most people need and want help coordinating these benefits. We used some case studies to give a ...

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 ...