While Social Security benefits often bring to mind retirees and disabled individuals, a lesser-known aspect is the support ...

The SSA told him that his late wife, Deb Carr — who died in March 2020 — had somehow collected $1,700 in unemployment benefits between March and September 2020. He was notified that he must repay the ...

A Blue Springs, Missouri, man has admitted to stealing his dead mother's Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits for years ...

Afshin Setoodeh of Blue Springs pleaded guilty to mail fraud after allegedly stealing his mother’s Social Security disability ...

The man's wife had worked for years as a family physician, and her Social Security record meant her benefits were higher than ...

If your loved one dies, Social Security will give you a one-time lump sum payment of $255 — an amount that’s remained the ...

If you receive a letter stating that your deceased loved one may be due benefits, it's important to verify that the request ...

A former FAA employee from Blue Springs, Missouri, pleaded guilty to mail fraud after stealing $55,000 in Social Security ...

Although Social Security benefits can't be garnished or withheld to satisfy credit card debt, personal loans, or medical bills, there are six ways -- two of which are directly influenced by ...

A Sun City widow is grieving her husband’s death and is now fighting the Social Security Administration after it reclaimed ...

Losing your partner often means losing 30% to 50% of your household income. This financial adviser emphasizes that planning ahead and understanding the rules surrounding survivor benefits can help.