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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 ...

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 ...

October Social Security Payments 2025: Key Dates And What To Expect

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has released the payment schedule for October 2025, outlining when millions of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Social Security: Payments Worth Up to $5,108 Being Paid This Week

However, actual amounts differ from person to person. A worker who begins collecting at the earliest possible age of 62 can ...

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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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 ...