Social Security Survivor Benefits

Social Security March direct payment worth $967 goes out in eight days
March’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $967, will go out to millions of beneficiaries in eight days. The next SSI payments are scheduled to be distributed on Feb. 28 because March 1 falls on a weekend.
Why reading your latest Social Security statement is a must before claiming benefits
If there's one thing I'd encourage people to do before claiming benefits, it would be to read your latest Social Security statement.
What If Taxes on Social Security Benefits Were Eliminated?
Eliminating taxes on Social Security benefits would provide current beneficiaries with thousands more dollars but could cause younger generations to lose thousands in benefits.
Third round of February Social Security payments goes out in 6 days
The third round of February’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to the final group of retirees in six days. Here is all you need to know about this month’s Social Security payments.
Social Security Survivor Benefits: Who and how are eligible
Losing a loved one can be both emotionally and financially overwhelming. However, Social Security offers a safety net for eligible family members through survivor benefits.
20 Facts About Social Security That Every American Over 60 Needs to Know
It goes without saying that Social Security is one of the most critical aspects of the United States federal government. With an estimated 68 million people receiving Social Security benefits in 2024,
Will 2026's Social Security COLA Disappoint? Here's What We Know So Far.
Based on the most updated inflation data, the nonpartisan Senior Citizens League is predicting that 2026's Social Security ...
Social Security COLA update: Latest predications are in — what it means for retirees
According to non-partisan group, The Senior Citizens League, 2026's cost of living adjustment increases will not likely keep ...
Trump and Musk set their sights on Social Security by spreading rumors
Before President Donald Trump started mass layoffs of federal workers, he demonized them, arguing, despite evidence to the ...
The IRS Could Take a Cut of Your Social Security Benefits if Your Income Exceeds Certain Thresholds
You can also request that the IRS withhold money for taxes from your Social Security checks up front. This would save you the ...
Factchecking Elon Musk’s Claim That Millions of Dead People Receive Social Security Checks
It is true that improper payments have been made—including some to dead people—but the claims thrown out by Elon Musk and ...
Tens of millions of dead people aren't getting Social Security checks, despite Trump and Musk claims
The Trump administration is falsely claiming tens of millions of dead people over 100 years old are receiving improper Social ...
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If You’re Planning to Work and Collect Social Security, Read This First
Working while collecting Social Security can make good sense for some seniors. Those who want to work part-time but still ...