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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 ...

In such cases, the question of whether Social Security can help cover living expenses becomes critical. Consider the case of ...

When making your Social Security claiming choice, delaying your claim could do more than just increase your monthly benefit.

Learn nine ways to maximize your Social Security benefits without working longer, from spousal and survivor benefits to ...

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 ...

It would mark the most significant changes to the disability program in its history, according to Jack Smalligan, senior ...

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 ...