There is a very good reason why widows' claims cannot be filed online. It has nothing to do with bias or backward thinking. It has everything to do with making sure you understand your options and ...

When a spouse dies, many widows assume that Social Security will automatically pay them the highest benefit available. That assumption is understandable, but it isn't always true. In reality, eligible ...

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 ...

Talking to a SSA representative in person is designed to help you make sure you understand your options and make the best choice you can about when to start your widow’s benefits. Frazao Studio Latino ...

Q: I think you made an error in a recent column. You said anyone can file for Social Security benefits online. But when I tried to file for widow’s benefits online ...

Losing a spouse is one of the hardest things a person can go through, and financial stress should not make it worse. The ...

A Fort Myers widow is sharing her story to warn others about the unexpected challenges of applying for Social Security benefits. Michele Perez waited years to apply for new Social Security benefits, ...