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 ...

100 Percent VA Disability Benefits: How much is the monthly compensation for a veteran with a child, a spouse and a parent?

The 100 percent VA disability rating is not just a number for thousands of American citizens, it is a lifeline. This becomes ...

Social Security Spousal Benefits: 13 Things You Should Know, But Probably Don’t

Learn more about Social Security spousal benefits and how these 13 things can help you work on a better retirement plan for ...

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: Here's What Happens to Your Benefit if Your Spouse Passes Away

Spouse's, ex-spouses, and sometimes other family members can qualify for survivors benefits after a family member's death. You can receive up to 100% of your spouse's benefit if they pass away. There ...

Trump Plots Social Security Overhaul That Could Cut Benefits for Hundreds of Thousands

The Trump administration is reportedly plotting a major overhaul of Social Security that could see hundreds of thousands of ...
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How to get help for disabled veterans and their spouses in Washington

SEATTLE — The work to support veterans in western Washington is paramount for the DAV (Disabled American Veterans). This nonprofit charity provides a lifetime of support for all generations of ...
Benzinga.com

Spouse With Terminal Cancer Denied Disability Benefits — Because She Raised Her Children Instead Of Working

A 40-year-old woman recently learned she does not qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, despite having a long work history before taking time off to raise her children. The reason ...
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Maximizing Social Security benefits for a nonworking spouse

Social Security benefits for a nonworking spouse are available based on their partner’s earnings record. How much can they get? Read on to find out Among Social Security’s many beneficiaries are ...