The earliest you can claim your Social Security benefits is 62, but that doesn’t mean that other Social Security benefits aren’t available to someone who’s 60. Those include survivor benefits, which ...

The top 5 Social Security secrets every 60-year-old should know, from spousal and survivor benefits to tax strategies and ...

In most cases, the funeral home reports the death to the SSA, but you should confirm that it has been done. You can also call ...

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 ...

The woman, who posted her story on Reddit's r/SocialSecurity forum, explained that she receives $1,705 per month in benefits after her husband's passing. Both she and her husband began collecting ...

Living on Social Security at 60 can be challenging. See how much retirees typically spend each month—and where the biggest costs come from.