I just got a letter from Social Security claiming I was overpaid $3,000 in survivor benefits — but I’ve never even received a penny. What do I do now?

When you are told you overpaid Social Security benefits, you have an obligation to pay back the money. This can be really ...

My son, 16, has been getting $700/month from Social Security since his dad died. I’m managing this money for him — but how do I make the most of it?

Due to his father’s untimely passing, Todd has started receiving $700 every month in Social Security benefits. The Social ...