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At What Age Are a Widow's Benefits Paid?

You can collect reduced widow's benefits as early age 60. However, a widow can receive 100 percent benefits if they wait until their 66... More

Article | February 14, 2013

When Should I Start Benefits?

Every person can have a different "best age" for starting benefits. Here's how to decide the right time for you More

Article | April 24, 2013

Can I Receive Benefits From Two Countries?

...totalization" agreement allows people who have led cross-border lives to collect benefits More

Article | March 19, 2013

Will Getting a Pension Lower Your Benefit?

Will getting a pension lower your Social Security benefit? A corporate pension or any other form of retirement income won't affect your benefits More

Article | October 1, 2012

Can My Wife Claim and Suspend Benefits?

...Social Security Benefits - AARP Bulletin...age to use this option by: Stan Hinden , from: AARP...claim a spousal benefit now... More

Article | June 4, 2012

I'm Divorced. Can I Collect Benefits From My Ex-Husband?

To qualify for benefits on the record of an ex-spouse, you must have been married for at least 10 years, be currently unmarried and... More

Article | June 4, 2012

Will Remarrying Reduce My Benefits?

Concerned that remarrying might reduce your Social Security benefits? How long you are married will affect your eligibility for survivor benefits More

Article | April 26, 2012

Can I Get My Ex's Benefit?

...Security website for details on spousal benefits. Also of interest: Claiming benefits on third husband's record. Stan Hinden, a former columnist for the Washington... More

Article | February 10, 2012

What Happens to a Prisoner's Benefits?

By law, the Social Security Administration will not pay benefits to a person who has been convicted of a crime and is in prison for... More

Article | January 26, 2012

Can My Wife Claim Half My Benefit?

Can My Wife Claim Half My Benefit More

Article | December 7, 2011