Social Security Survivors Benefits: Can I Collect Now and Switch to My Own at Full Retirement Age?
I'm 62 and currently working but my spouse passed away when I was 60. He waited until age 70 to take his Social Security. Can I collect his Social Security now in addition to my paycheck? If I get more money under my account at FRA,
Maximizing Social Security Survivors Benefits
This little-known restricted application rule can significantly boost retirement income for surviving spouses.
Social Security Sees Drop in People Collecting Survivor Benefits
The Social Security Administration (SSA) delivers survivor benefits to nearly 6 million people each year. The payments help surviving spouses and former spouses as well as recipients' minor children and disabled adult children make ends meet after their loved one dies.
How much Social Security benefits does the child of a deceased parent receive in 2025?
In 2025, children of a deceased parent who were covered under Social Security may be eligible for survivor benefits. These benefits are crucial in providing financial support to th
Social Security: Here's What Happens to Your Benefits if You Get Divorced in Retirement
The bad news is that you'll lose spousal benefits once you're no longer married, but you could be entitled to a different type of benefit. You'll only qualify for spousal benefits if you're currently married to someone who is entitled to either retirement or disability benefits.
Social Security Payments: Millions May Not Receive Boost For Over A Year
Callers to the SSA hear a message about the Social Security Fairness Act, intended to reduce long and frustrating wait times for those seeking information on the new law. However, more than 7,000 people per day still choose to wait for a live representative, leading to a backlog that is expected to grow in the coming weeks and months.
What Is the February Social Security Payment Schedule?
The date your February Social Security benefit arrives depends on what day of the month you were born. Payments follow the month they are due, so your February check is for January.
3 Positive Social Security Changes That Arrived in 2025
Along these lines, Social Security sometimes undergoes changes that aren't exactly welcome. In 2025, for example, the wage cap increased from $168,600 to $176,100, requiring highe
How is your age related to the benefits you will receive from Social Security?
In 2025, significant changes are on the horizon for Social Security beneficiaries in the United States. From cost of living adjustments to shifts in retirement age, understanding these updates is crucial for planning your financial future.
Social Security benefits to increase in 2025
Social Security will see several changes in 2025 that will impact the nearly 73 million Americans who rely on the program. The Social Security Administration (SSA) will issue a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to help beneficiaries cope with rising prices.
Social Security could owe you thousands of dollars. Here’s how to check.
The Social Security Fairness Act increased benefits to millions more retirees, including some who never claimed them.
Here's How to Collect Social Security Without Working a Day in Your Life
Qualifying for Social Security benefits in retirement generally goes something like this: Work and pay taxes on your income.
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