Social Security Sees Drop in People Collecting Survivor Benefits
The Social Security Administration (SSA) delivers survivor benefits to nearly 6 million people each year. The payments help surviving spouses and former spouses as well as recipients' minor children and disabled adult children make ends meet after their loved one dies.
Maximizing Social Security Survivors Benefits
This little-known restricted application rule can significantly boost retirement income for surviving spouses.
How much Social Security benefits does the child of a deceased parent receive in 2025?
In 2025, children of a deceased parent who were covered under Social Security may be eligible for survivor benefits. These benefits are crucial in providing financial support to th
Social Security: Here's What Happens to Your Benefits if You Get Divorced in Retirement
The bad news is that you'll lose spousal benefits once you're no longer married, but you could be entitled to a different type of benefit. You'll only qualify for spousal benefits if you're currently married to someone who is entitled to either retirement or disability benefits.
Don’t Miss This Social Security Benefit for Older Parents
A child’s benefits can only begin once their parent has begun receiving retirement benefits. If a parent claims Social Security before their full retirement age, both their benefit and their child’s benefit will be reduced. However, claiming early for a reduced amount could still mean some families come out ahead financially.
How is your age related to the benefits you will receive from Social Security?
In 2025, significant changes are on the horizon for Social Security beneficiaries in the United States. From cost of living adjustments to shifts in retirement age, understanding these updates is crucial for planning your financial future.
3 Ways to Increase Your Social Security Checks After You've Already Claimed Your Benefits
Many seniors opt to continue working or go back to work even after claiming Social Security, for financial reasons or the potential mental and physical health benefits of working at least part time (or both). In fact, working in your 60s and beyond is one of the best ways to increase your Social Security benefit.
I was married to my ex-husband for 15 years, never remarried, and I'm collecting Social Security based on my own earnings. If he dies before me, can I switch to his h…
How survivor benefits work. Survivor benefits are paid monthly to eligible family members of a deceased beneficiary. So, ...
Social Security is making $1,000 payments on Friday, Jan. 31: discover if you’re getting a check
January 2025 is almost at an end, but the Social Security Administration still has to make a final batch of payments.
Social Security Benefit Cuts Are an Estimated 8 Years Away -- Here's How Much Your Monthly Check Would Shrink
Over the last 40 years, every Trustees Report has pointed to the program having a long-term funding obligation shortfall. In ...
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3 Social Security Mistakes You Absolutely Can’t Afford
When you retire, you are most likely going to need Social Security to help you make ends meet.  These benefits are important ...
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SSA: It could take more than a year to implement the WEP and GPO repeal
Though Congress acted on a bipartisan basis last year to pass legislation ending two controversial tax provisions that ...
$2,000 checks from Social Security in February 2025: find out if you get one and when
Having sent out all January checks, the Social Security Administration is now preparing to get February’s payments underway.
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Survivor benefits, who is eligible? Children, spouses and more
Navigating the complexities of survivor benefits can be daunting. If you're a spouse, ex-spouse, child, or dependent parent ...