The primary requirement to receive spousal benefits is to be currently married to someone who is entitled to either ...

The rules for collecting spousal benefits depend, in part, on how long you've been married. You can file for spousal benefits based on an ex-spouse's work record as long as you're not married to ...

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, so I think I am due widow’s ...

In addition to providing documentation, the SSA will conduct a short interview. The questions asked will depend on your situation and will likely cover: If you are a widow, widower, or surviving ...

As the United States experiences an unprecedented escalation in individuals applying for unemployment benefits, many Cornellians have suddenly found themselves among ...

This change can significantly impact your taxes: you may face a lower standard deduction, a higher marginal tax rate, more of ...

(NewsNation) — About 7 million people were unemployed in June, according to the latest jobs report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The number of people who filed for unemployment was ...

After that year, the surviving spouse can choose to file as a single individual or as a qualifying widow if they have ...