Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. DEAR SAVVY SENIOR: Is it possible to collect Social Security benefits from my ex-spouse? We were married for 12 years but have ...

As you approach retirement, one of the most important financial decisions you’ll face is when to begin collecting Social ...

How are Social Security benefits handled when someone dies? After a long illness, my 68-year-old father has only weeks left to live. I am helping my mom figure out her financial situation going ...

What types of funeral benefits are available to old veterans? My 83-year-old father, who has Alzheimer’s disease, served during the Vietnam War in the 1960s. The Department of Veterans Affairs’ ...

What can you tell me about the SSI program and what are the eligibility requirements for seniors? I’m trying to help my elderly aunt who is very low-income. The SSI program that you’re enquiring about ...

Can I stop my Social Security retirement benefits and restart them later to get a bigger payment? I recently got a nice unexpected inheritance, so don’t need the money from Social Security right now.

Dear Savvy Senior: What types of funeral benefits are available to veterans? My 83-year-old father, who has Alzheimer’s disease, served during the Vietnam War. — Planning Ahead Dear Planning Ahead: ...

What do I need to do to get disability benefits from Social Security? I’m 60 years old and have a medical condition that doesn’t allow me to work at my job anymore, but I’ve read that getting ...

I’m very sorry about the impending loss of your father. To help you and your mom understand what Social Security provides and what needs to be done when a family member dies, here are some key points ...