“A surviving spouse, at full retirement age or older, generally gets 100% of the worker’s basic benefit amount,” the IRS says ...

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 ...

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

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

If you're collecting benefits on a spouse's (or ex-spouse's) work record, you may lose those if you remarry. Although Social Security is generally protected from private creditors, owing federal debts ...

Determining how Social Security will impact your future finances is an important component of retirement preparation, and Gregory Ricks& Associates encourages individuals to stay informed of their ...

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Spousal Social Security benefits are also available to ex-spouses, provided you were married for at least 10 years before you ...