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Q: My husband died several months ago. I’m 64. I’m getting my own retirement benefits, and he was getting his own benefits. His Social Security check was more than mine, ...

I retired from the federal government 10 years ago under the Civil Service Retirement System program. I applied for my ...

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Social Security is a major source of income for 74.5M Americans. How far does your check go? See averages by age and gender, ...

CONCORD, Calif. (KGO) -- It took a Bay Area widow 15 years to get the correct social security benefits. She turned to 7 On Your Side for help. This story is a reminder to all of us to keep track ...

NEW YORK -- Robina Asti, a 92-year-old transgender woman denied survivor benefits by the Social Security Administration after her husband’s death is asking the agency to reverse the decision. NEW YORK ...

WASHINGTON (WLNS) – On Memorial Day, our nation honors military service members who have given their lives for our country. Families, friends, and communities pause to remember the many great ...

His Social Security check was more than mine, so I think I am due widow’s benefits. When I tried to file a claim online, I ...