My former spouse died in an accident last year. Will I be able to get Social Security survivor benefits while still working?

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

How Social Security Will Be Affected by a Government Shutdown

The failure to reach a budget agreement will shut down much of the federal government on Wednesday, but that won’t stop the ...
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4 Social Security Loopholes Most People Miss

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Social Security is issuing payments on Wednesday, October 8: find out who’s getting a check

Despite the government shutdown, the Social Security Administration has pledged to issue benefits payments on time.

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

In such cases, the question of whether Social Security can help cover living expenses becomes critical. Consider the case of ...

How To Maximize Your Social Security Benefits Whether You’re Married, Divorced or Widowed

Social Security isn’t one-size-fits-all. Learn how timing and personal circumstances affect payouts and what steps can lead ...

9 Ways To Maximize Your Social Security Benefits Without Working Longer

Learn nine ways to maximize your Social Security benefits without working longer, from spousal and survivor benefits to ...

Does the government shutdown affect Social Security checks? Here's what to know

A partial government shutdown began on Oct. 1, and Oregonians who receive Social Security benefits may wonder if their checks ...

This is the amount Social Security beneficiaries will receive on October 8, 2025

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed the payment dates for the month of October 2025, a key announcement ...
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Social Security October payment schedule 2025: Here’s when recipients get their checks

The Social Security Administration sends regular monthly payments, and the date varies depending on birth date or when you ...
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Social Security Survivors Benefits -- What You Need to Know

Survivors benefits can help protect your loved ones if you die prematurely. There's a lot more to Social Security than just retirement benefits. One of the lesser-known parts of Social Security is ...