After losing a loved one, your retirement plan deserves extra care

Key Takeaways A spouse’s death often brings a lasting decline in income, research shows.Major financial decisions after a ...

My pension enables me to delay Social Security benefits. What if I want survivor benefits sooner?

”I have a higher monthly pension benefit until my Full Retirement Age of 67.” ...
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How federal employees can protect a spouse in retirement

To better understand their potential benefits and financial risks in retirement, both spouses should be aware of some ...

Social Security is paying out benefits tomorrow, Feb. 3: here’s who qualifies

In early February, the U.S.’s Social Security Administration is scheduled for a payment run benefiting two groups of ...

Kokua Line: Are Social Security survivor benefits automatic?

My wife and I each collect Social Security on our own work records. When one of us dies, will the other receive survivor benefits ? Answer : It depends on your situation. A claimant eligible for a ...