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 ...

My husband died suddenly last year after a short illness — can I collect his Social Security and my own at the same time or would that cause problems?

Janice’s husband died suddenly last year after having a stroke. The couple were a few years away from retirement. Janice, 62, ...
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I’ve never contributed to Social Security — but now that my husband has died, am I entitled to his benefits?

The loss of a spouse is devastating, and the challenges can be even greater if the surviving partner is disabled or unable to work. In such cases, the question of whether Social Security can help ...
The Motley Fool

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 ...
Investopedia

Social Security Payments for August 2025: What Beneficiaries Need to Know

Every month, the Social Security Administration mails more than 74 million checks to people who receive retirement, spousal, survivor, or disability benefits. That's a lot of checks, so they aren't ...
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4 things to know about the government shutdown and how it impacts Social Security, SSI benefits

Here are four things to know about how the shutdown will impact Social Security and SSI beneficiaries: ...

Want a Tax-Friendly Retirement? These 41 States Don’t Tax Social Security Benefits

The federal government and some states tax Social Security. But even if you live in a state that doesn’t tax your benefits, ...