Workers and spouses become eligible for Social Security retirement benefits at age 62, but widow(er)s are eligible for survivors' benefits at age 60. Survivors' benefits let widow(er)s inherit their ...

We'll walk you through how surviving spouses might navigate different benefit types from the Social Security Administration ...

It's of course very difficult to lose your spouse — and some survivors may also have to deal with the shock of higher taxes after their wife or husband dies. The survivor's penalty is more common ...

Widows and widowers are entitled to Social Security benefits based on their deceased spouses’ earning record as long as they meet certain criteria. Among these requirements involve their decision to ...

This change can significantly impact your taxes: you may face a lower standard deduction, a higher marginal tax rate, more of ...

As you prepare for retirement, you’re likely focused on how you and your spouse will cross items off your bucket list, making many precious memories. You’re not likely to plan on losing your spouse; ...

It's of course very difficult to lose your spouse — and some survivors may also have to deal with the shock of higher taxes after their wife or husband dies. That's because after a partner's death, ...