If you're looking to file for Social Security spousal benefits, you must understand how they work. You should know that you ...

Though most Americans are familiar with Social Security benefits, many may not know that they could also be eligible to receive payments as a spouse. It's a chance for seniors to bring in more money, ...

Spousal Social Security benefits are also available to ex-spouses, provided you were married for at least 10 years before you ...

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Payments for SSI typically go out on the first day of the month, but there's a caveat for September. This year, Sept. 1 falls on Labor Day, a federal holiday, which means SSI payments will be sent ...

If you're collecting benefits on a spouse's (or ex-spouse's) work record, you may lose those if you remarry. Although Social Security is generally protected from private creditors, owing federal debts ...

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 ...