Basic math falls short

The problem with the “basic math” behind delaying Social Security is that it often overlooks longevity risk. While it’s true ...

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

Dear Help Me Retire, I have a question about collecting survivor benefits. My ex-spouse of 20 years recently passed away in ...
Budget and the Bees

What Happens to Your Social Security if You’re Widowed Young?

Losing a spouse young is devastating. Amid the grief is an urgent financial question: what happens to your Social Security?

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, ...

'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.

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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Social Security Rules If Marriage Ends Before 10 Years

Before 1979, Social Security required a marriage to last 20 years for a divorced or surviving divorced wife to... The post ...
East Idaho News

How to get help with your medicare costs

Does Medicare offer any financial assistance for struggling seniors? My mom lives primarily on her Social Security survivor benefit and is having a hard time paying her Medicare costs. There are ...

5 Ways You Can Lose Your Social Security Benefits

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 ...
WiscNews

SAVVY SENIOR: How to get help with your Medicare costs

Does Medicare offer any financial assistance for struggling seniors? My mom lives primarily on her Social Security survivor benefit and is having a hard time paying her Medicare costs. There are ...
moneywise

My son, 16, has been getting $700/month from Social Security since his dad died. I’m managing this money for him — but how do I make the most of it?

Raising a teenager often requires making tough decisions, but things can get particularly tricky when you have a teenaged child who suddenly comes into some money. That’s the situation that Amy finds ...