Do You Get a Social Security Raise if You're Collecting Survivor Benefits?

All Social Security recipients who are collecting benefits get the COLA because otherwise their buying power would decline ...

I’ve never contributed to Social Security — but now that my husband has died, can I claim his benefits? What you need to know about survivor benefits

If you’re disabled and haven’t paid into Social Security yourself, you may still qualify for survivor benefits based on your ...

3 things all retired couples should know about spousal Social Security benefits

If you check those three boxes, you're eligible to receive up to 50% of your spouse's primary insurance amount (PIA), which ...
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My brother doesn't qualify for Social Security. Can he get survivor benefits through his late wife's disability insurance?

I am writing on behalf of my brother. He is 61 and has been on disability for more than 10 years due to back issues. When he was working he was paid under the table for quite a few years, so he did ...

Widowed or Divorced? 6 Ways To Maximize Your Social Security Benefits

Widowed or divorced? Learn how to claim the right Social Security benefit for you and boost your retirement income with some ...
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Social Security is claiming I was overpaid $3K in survivor benefits — but I never got any money. What do I do?

When you are told you overpaid Social Security benefits, you have an obligation to pay back the money. This can be really frustrating, especially if you didn't recall receiving any money in the first ...