Most collect Social Security at 62. However, ChatGPT suggested waiting until 70 to maximize benefits, boost survivor payouts, ...

Clear Start Tax warns surviving spouses about tax liens, joint return risks, and surprise benefit garnishments. IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / July 28, 2025 / For many grieving spouses, the last thing ...

My husband died suddenly last year — can I now collect his Social Security and my own at the same time? Janice’s husband died suddenly last year after having a stroke. The couple were a few years away ...

The discrepancy between how much you can receive from Social Security at each age is amplified when you look at the maximum ...

Social Security spousal benefits allow someone to receive up to 50% of their partner's PIA. However, similar to standard ...

When applying for Social Security, consider the new enhanced deduction for people age 65 and older, as well as your health, ...

As with all your financial decisions, your Social Security claiming age will affect your partner, though perhaps not in the ...

Learn how to easily estimate your Social Security benefits using the official SSA tool, and understand how work history and ...

For many remarried individuals, claiming benefits based on an ex-spouse's record is not allowed. But there are exceptions.

Susan discovered several years after she filed for Social Security that she is eligible to receive benefits based on her ...

The man's wife had worked for years as a family physician, and her Social Security record meant her benefits were higher than ...

Experts say retiree Social Security is still taxable and you'll need to read the fine print to understand your situation and what you should withhold.