Category Strategies

The biggest spousal benefits mistakes stem from misunderstanding when and how you can claim, combined with poor timing decisions that cost tens of...

To maximize your spousal benefits, file after your spouse has claimed and coordinate your claiming strategy with theirs—claiming at full retirement age or...

Survivor benefits are monthly payments made to the family members of workers who have died or become disabled.

Survivor benefits are ongoing income payments made to the family members of a deceased worker who contributed to a pension or Social Security program.

Applying for survivor benefits begins with contacting the Social Security Administration within 60 days of a family member's death, though you can apply...

Survivor benefits are Social Security's best-kept secret—mostly because the Social Security Administration rarely explains what you're actually eligible...

Survivor benefits are calculated based on the earnings history and age of the deceased worker, combined with the ages and relationships of the people left...

Survivor benefits are monthly payments from Social Security provided to the family members of a deceased worker who had paid into the system.

The biggest survivor benefits mistakes fall into two categories: filing at the wrong age and failing to understand how your household's benefits interact...

Maximizing your survivor benefits requires understanding your current plan options, making strategic decisions about how you claim benefits, and ensuring...