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Survivor benefits reduced if widows claim before full retirement age

Understanding Social Security survivor benefits is crucial for widows, as claiming early can reduce payments; strategic ...

Life and death: Why widows can’t file for benefits online

Widows and widowers need to talk to a human being and get the kind of help personalized to their own situation.

My husband died suddenly last year after a short illness — can I collect his Social Security and my own at the same time or would that cause problems?

Janice’s husband died suddenly last year after having a stroke. The couple were a few years away from retirement. Janice, 62, ...

I’ve never contributed to Social Security — but now that my husband has died, am I entitled to his benefits?

In most cases, the funeral home reports the death to the SSA, but you should confirm that it has been done. You can also call ...
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What Happens to Your Social Security When You Die?

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...

Wyden's bill aims to protect Social Security data, ending false death declarations

A bipartisan bill led by Oregon Senator Ron Wyden passed the senate, that will save Americans’ taxpayer dollars by ending ...

'What Happens If He Passes?' Wife Of SSDI Recipient With Two Children Worries About Family's Future

If approved, children of a deceased SSDI recipient can receive up to 75% of their parent's basic Social Security benefit.

Social Security Payment Schedule 2025

Learn the 2025 Social Security payment schedule - when you’ll get paid based on your birthdate or benefit type, ...

Her mother died in 2012. She allegedly collected her SSA benefits for over 9 years.

Prosecutors say Joan Charnecky, 60, collected benefits from her dead mother for over 9 years and did not notify the agency of ...