The Truth About Survivor Benefits
Photo courtesy of GoDaddy. Did you know that your Social Security benefits will drastically decrease after a spouse who also receives benefits passes? It’s true, the household income does not…
Photo courtesy of GoDaddy. Did you know that your Social Security benefits will drastically decrease after a spouse who also receives benefits passes? It’s true, the household income does not…
Senior Security Alliance is hoping to get rid of some confusion and unease a surviving spouse may experience when looking at survivor benefits.
Survivor benefits can be confusing, but what happens if you're remarried?
Social Security is full of rules and regulations that many find to be confusing to navigate. Survivor benefits are no exception. Widow(er)s may be entitled to receive benefits on their late spouse’s Social Security record.
A loved one passing away is already one of the most difficult things an individual must deal with. However, the way Social Security works makes the devastation worse when the individual’s household income is slashed, bringing about newfound financial insecurities the widow(er) is forced to face.