You must report the death to the Social Security Administration Katharine Paljug is a financial writer and editor with over a decade of industry experience. Her writing has covered nearly every aspect ...

If you’re disabled and haven’t paid into Social Security yourself, you may still qualify for survivor benefits based on your ...

Up to 85% of your Social Security benefits may be taxed, but a new "senior deduction" can cut taxes—unless your income is too ...

After months of speculation, the 2026 cost-of-living (COLA) increase announcement is finally here, and it's more than experts ...

The United States government officially shut down on Oct. 1. If you’re wondering what that means for Social Security Administration programs and services, here’s what you need to know. Social Security ...

How do survivor benefits work for divorced spouses? How to collect Social Security on a deceased ex-spouse Advisors’ role in helping clients claim survivor benefits Social Security rules allow a ...

As temperatures begin to drop as we head into the colder autumn winter months, heating bills will start to rise and in the ...

A partial government shutdown began on Wednesday, Oct. 1, and Oregonians who receive Social Security benefits may be wondering if their checks will be affected. Social Security does get funding from ...

With less than 48 hours until a potential partial government shutdown, Congress and the White House continue to spar over whether to keep the government open or let health benefits expire for ...

Payments for the ANCHOR program — short for Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters — may have begun rolling out Sept. 15, but there's still time to apply for your check. Recent ...