Q: My husband died several months ago. I'm 64. I'm getting my own retirement benefits, and he was getting his own benefits.

There is probably nothing I am asked more often than some version of this question: “When should I file for my Social Security?” But as I’ve said repeatedly in this column, I am not a financial ...

Losing a spouse is an emotional and challenging experience, and it often brings financial concerns to the forefront. Social Security benefits can provide critical support to widows, helping them ...

A recent law means widows and dependents may qualify for higher Social Security payments and even back pay if they take ...

Always demand to file a claim for benefits if you think you might possibly be due them.(Barbacane / Getty Images) If you think you are eligible for Social Security benefits, you have every right to ...