Key Takeaways U.S. citizens can generally receive survivor benefits abroad. The rules depend on citizenship, country of residence and benefit type. Non‑citizen spouses can still qualify, but need to ...

Social Security survivors benefits can be an important source of financial stability after your partner passes away.

”I have a higher monthly pension benefit until my Full Retirement Age of 67.” ...

Q. In a column last month discussing Social Security’s earning limits of $23,400 (“Timing is key for initiating survivor benefits”), you did not distinguish between work earnings and other income. The ...

Dear Liz: I am 68 and still working. I plan to wait until age 70 to maximize my benefit before taking Social Security. My spouse (born in 1956) passed away in 2018 after just beginning to draw her ...

The U.S.’s Social Security Administration is on Wednesday issuing the next round of monthly benefits across the country.

As the Social Security Administration continues on its February payment schedule, here’s the lowdown on when benefits are being sent out.

Social Security beneficiaries will get a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) next year. Cost-of-living adjustments help ensure that benefits keep pace with inflation. Individuals who are receiving ...

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 ...

Standard pension estimates are built on assumptions and can overlook key details that might significantly alter how much you receive.

Nebraska will no longer divert federal survivor benefits for youths in foster care to help reimburse the costs of their care, ...