Social Security Report

Widows and Widowers: An Important Discussion of Your Social Security Benefits

Navigating the complexities of Social Security can be a daunting task, but in the wake of losing a spouse, it can be even more difficult. There are a number of factors that go into determining the benefits that surviving spouses are eligible for, ranging from the length of the marriage and the age of the survivor, to the timing of benefit applications. Credit.com’s Jane Young takes a look at these factors and the confusion that often crops up, and outlines the rules that are currently in effect. Read her post here…

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