I’ve never contributed to Social Security — but now that my husband has died, can I claim his benefits? What you need to know about survivor benefits

If you’re disabled and haven’t paid into Social Security yourself, you may still qualify for survivor benefits based on your ...

Do You Get a Social Security Raise if You're Collecting Survivor Benefits?

All Social Security recipients who are collecting benefits get the COLA because otherwise their buying power would decline ...

Do You Qualify for Spousal Social Security Benefits?

Age: You need to be at least 62 to claim spousal benefits, although benefits are permanently reduced if you file before FRA.

Widowed or Divorced? 6 Ways To Maximize Your Social Security Benefits

Widowed or divorced? Learn how to claim the right Social Security benefit for you and boost your retirement income with some ...

Her mother died in 2012. She allegedly collected her SSA benefits for over 9 years.

Prosecutors say Joan Charnecky, 60, collected benefits from her dead mother for over 9 years and did not notify the agency of her death.