The Social Security Administration (SSA) delivers survivor benefits to nearly 6 million people each year. The payments help ...

Two Social Security rules can take a big bite out of the benefits of pensioners and their spouses, ex-spouses and survivors.

The repeal of two provisions will boost Social Security payments for certain beneficiaries, and will include back payments.

U.S. President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law on Jan. 5., increasing the ability of retired ...

Rep. Henry Cuellar celebrated a 20-year effort as HR 82 becomes law, boosting benefits for teachers, firefighters and other ...

€1.6 billion is set to be spent on pensions and social benefits throughout the calendar year of 2025, the government said. The Ministry for Social Policy said this mark will set "an all-time record." ...

Ishaya also decried the alleged harsh social treatment on the widows, adding that those who got their late husband’s insurance benefits were confronted by their family members to share the money.

The Government Pension Offset, or GPO, was another provision that can significantly reduce Social Security benefits. GPO also ...

Those who live alone may be eligible for a social welfare payment worth €1,144. The Living Alone Increase is an extra payment ...

The Windfall Elimination Provision trimmed benefits for public employees who received pensions not covered by Social Security payroll taxes. The Government Pension Offset cut Social Security spousal ...

It limits Social Security spousal benefits (those paid to a spouse based on their living spouse’s work and payroll tax history) and the widow’s or widower’s benefits (paid after a spouse’s ...