The Social Security Administration (SSA) delivers survivor benefits to nearly 6 million people each year. The payments help ...

Over the last 40 years, every Trustees Report has pointed to the program having a long-term funding obligation shortfall. In ...

The bad news is that you'll lose spousal benefits once you're no longer married, but you could be entitled to a different ...

I'm 62 and currently working but my spouse passed away when I was 60. He waited until age 70 to take his Social Security. Can ...

For your clients, losing a family member can be a difficult time. Not only have they lost a loved one, they may have also lost a major contributor to the family’s income. This can present ...

Having sent out all January checks, the Social Security Administration is now preparing to get February’s payments underway.

The Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA), which was recently signed into law by President Joe Biden, eliminates rules that ...

Sterling Wealth Management's Sharon Allen and Daly Andersson answer Jana Wiersema's questions about the impact of the new ...

Marriage brings plenty of questions – especially about finances. For those marrying later in life, like Maria from Suze Orman ...

If your spouse or ex-spouse passes away, you could also collect survivors benefits. Social Security can go a long way in retirement, and if you're married, you could be entitled to extra cash each ...

President Joe Biden signed into law the Social Security Fairness Act. The Social Security trust fund that pays benefits to ...

As a recipient of Social Security benefits, it's essential to be aware of the payment schedule to manage your finances ...