The 'Widow's Penalty' That Can Cut Your Social Security Benefit

The widow's penalty can reduce your Social Security income after a spouse dies. Learn how this works, why it happens, and smart steps to protect your retirement.

New Social Security Plans Could Expand Benefits for Millions (Will You Be One?)

Congress is currently considering two Social Security bills that could expand survivor benefits and boost monthly checks.
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What Happens to Your Social Security Benefit When Your Spouse Dies? Every Retired Couple Needs to Know.

Workers and spouses become eligible for Social Security retirement benefits at age 62, but widow(er)s are eligible for survivors' benefits at age 60. Survivors' benefits let widow(er)s inherit their ...
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What Happens to Your Social Security Benefit When Your Spouse Dies?

Workers and spouses are eligible for retirement benefits at age 62, but widows and widowers are eligible for survivors benefits at age 60. Survivors benefits allow widows or widowers to inherit their ...
Brooklyn Daily Eagle

New bill would eliminate Social Security benefit caps for surviving spouses with disabilities

NATIONWIDE — WIDOWS, WIDOWERS AND SURVIVING DIVORCED SPOUSES WOULD BENEFIT FROM A NEW SOCIAL SECURITY BILL THAT U.S. SENATOR KIRSTEN GILLIBRAND OF NEW YORK HAS INTRODUCED. The Surviving Widow(er) ...
Forbes

Managing Your Partner's Debt After Loss: What Surviving Spouses Need To Know

Stacy Francis is the President and CEO of Francis Financial & founder of Savvy Ladies™, empowering women to achieve financial independence. When Margaret lost her husband, Ben, her world turned upside ...
Albuquerque Journal

Skeels Cygan: Taking a look at longevity and financial issues for widows

The average life expectancy at birth is reportedly 75.8 years for men and 81.1 years for women. However, these statistics include risks faced since birth and throughout mid-life, which include infant ...