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 ...

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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Do I get my spouse’s Social Security benefits when they die?

(NewsNation) — It can be emotionally and financially devastating to lose a loved one but certain surviving family members may be able to get some financial relief, thanks to Social Security. The ...

The ‘widow’s tax penalty’ results in higher taxes on less income after your spouse dies — why you should plan for it now

One key reason is the “widow’s tax penalty,” a little-known tax consequence that can increase your tax burden and reduce ...
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Social Security's death benefit has been $255 since 1954. Some senators want to change that

When a Social Security beneficiary dies, their loved ones may qualify for a one-time $255 lump-sum death payment. Yet that amount has not changed in 70 years — since 1954 — while inflation has pushed ...
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Widow entitled to spouse's death benefits in Winchester workplace fatal, top court says

Feb. 19—The widow of a mechanic killed in a 2016 workplace accident in Winchester is entitled to receive workers' compensation death benefits, New Hampshire's highest court has ruled. The state ...