When a Social Security beneficiary passes away, their family may be eligible for a one-time death payment. Understanding who ...

Discover how ex-spouses can be eligible for Social Security survivor benefits after the death of the primary holder. Learn ...

When a loved one passes away, there are usually various arrangements that need to be made. One of the tasks to oversee will involve reporting the death to the Social Security Administration.

Insured people typically must receive a terminal or critical illness diagnosis to access accelerated death benefits. Lindsey Crossmier has been a financial writer since 2022, and has been ...