Today’s column involves a husband and wife, both of whom were getting Social Security benefits — and the husband dies.
When a spouse dies, the emotional shock often collides with an immediate financial question: what happens to the Social Security income that helped pay the bills. Survivor rules are technical, but ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tom Hager – “Mister Social Security” – offers expert advice from Ohio. When your spouse passes away, this can be a very trying and ...
Issues with the Social Security Administration's death database have resulted in millions of delayed or lost life insurance benefits.
Workers who claim benefits at the earliest eligible age of 62 can receive up to $2,831 per month. Those who wait until full ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tom Hager – “Mister Social Security” – offers expert advice from Ohio. This article explains the many Social Security benefits ...
'My ex-husband passed away four years ago. We were married for 20 years.' "Is there any way I can claim some of his benefits other than the death benefits?" (Photo subject is a model.) Dear Help Me ...
Many widows and widowers may miss important Social Security rules that impact their income. Discover key mistakes to avoid ...