16 Social Security facts that all divorced spouses should know about benefits
Divorce may be complicated, but Social Security benefits after divorce are simpler than you might think. Keep reading to ...
‘I believe myself to be an honorable person’: Do I have the right to ask my husband if I’ll inherit his house after he dies?
I believe myself to be an honorable person, and I would never question my husband’s wishes in regards to his first son. I too ...
Can you trust Elon Musk and his 'DOGE' claims about government fraud?
No doubt you've heard that the world's wealthiest man, Elon Musk, has been moonlighting as a purported crusader against waste, fraud and abuse in the federal government. His team from the so-called ...
Do I get my spouse’s Social Security benefits when they die?
How are survivor benefits calculated? The amount surviving family members can get depends on the average lifetime earnings of ...
I’m 63, close to retirement, and none of my relatives lived past 82. I'm making $80,000/year — should I file for benefits now or is there a more ‘optimal’ age?
When retirement is around the corner, the question of when to start receiving Social Security benefits becomes a more ...
What All Retirees Need to Know About Social Security in 2025
Average benefits have increased significantly, and the government has instituted key rule changes that affect how much ...
‘I have fear of financial insecurity’: I’m 58, recently widowed with $1 million saved for retirement. What if the economy tanks?
My pension after taxes is estimated at $6,500 per month. I’m eligible at age 60 to access $2,400 per month of my husband’s ...
VA Survivor Benefits: What requirements must you meet to be eligible for a surviving spouse pension?
Losing a loved one is never easy, and financial uncertainty can make it even harder. If you're the surviving spouse of a wartime veteran, you may be eligible for a VA Survivors Pen ...
4 Things All Gen X Workers Must Know About Social Security
You become eligible for Social Security benefits at age 62, but you must wait until your full retirement age (FRA) to apply ...
Statistics Say: This Is the Best Age to Claim Social Security
If you've learned anything about Social Security, you probably have some big questions -- such as, is it running out of money ...
Are '150-year-old' Americans really collecting Social Security? And 4 other common questions on Social Security fraud.
A 2024 report from the Social Security Administration's inspector general found the Social Security Administration paid $8.6 trillion in benefits, about $71.8 billion (or less than 1%) of which were ...
Analyzing Musk's claim that '150-year-olds' are collecting Social Security payments
"Maybe Twilight is real and there are a lot of vampires collecting Social Security," tech billionaire Elon Musk said on X.