When a survivor benefit suddenly shrinks because the Social Security Administration says it paid you too much, the letter can ...

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A 23% benefit cut, retroactive payments, and new tax rules may impact when you should claim Social Security. These five ...

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 ...

As the SSA begins its benefits-payment schedule for 2026, we bring you the lowdown on what to expect in January.

A military officer lays wreaths at gravesites in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia on Dec. 13, 2024. (Elizabeth Fraser/Army) Veterans Affairs officials unveiled a major reorganization of ...

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On Wednesday next week, the U.S.’s Social Security Administration is scheduled to make its latest round of payments for ...

Social Security retirement benefits get most of the focus, but the program's survivors benefits could be just as crucial for your future financial security if a family member passes away. These are ...

Learn how Social Security checks, survivor benefits, taxes, and work rules can change after a spouse dies so you're not ...

The Department of Veterans Affairs office that handles benefits for widows, widowers and dependents of deceased veterans will shift from the VA's benefits administration to the secretary's office in a ...

How much Social Security income spouses receive depends on their claim age and the primary insurance amount (PIA) of their ...