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Why your child's Social Security payment might be cut even if they qualify for 75%

Even if a child qualifies for 75% of a parent’s Social Security benefit, the Family Benefit Maximum can reduce the total payout to the family.

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 ...
AOL

Social Security is claiming I was overpaid $3K in survivor benefits — but I never got any money. What do I do?

When you are told you overpaid Social Security benefits, you have an obligation to pay back the money. This can be really frustrating, especially if you didn't recall receiving any money in the first ...
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Do You Qualify for Spousal Social Security Benefits?

Spousal Social Security benefits have specific criteria you must meet to be eligible. Ex-spouses may be eligible for a spousal benefit if they were married to the qualifying worker for at least 10 ...