Benefits October 15, 2026
3.6% Social Security COLA: Some Surviving Military Spouses Could Get Nearly $1,700 More in 2027
Spouses of service members who died while serving or from a service-connected condition get benefits.
Benefits April 20, 2026
Social Security Changed the Rules for Widows and Divorced Spouses, Which Could Earn Them Thousands
The rule change mainly applies to widows and divorced spouses whose spouses worked in the public sector and did not always pay Social Security taxes.