What Are Social Security Survivors Benefits?

Social Security survivors benefits are paid to the surviving spouse and eligible dependents of a deceased person who qualified for Social Security retirement benefits. How much a surviving spouse or other dependent receives in Social Security survivors benefits varies. The primary factor is how much the deceased person was receiving or could have received in... Taryn Phaneuf writes for NerdWallet.

BING NEWS:
  • Trump hints at ending Social Security tax
    Donald Trump’s potential return to the White House in 2025 has sparked discussions about the future of Social Security. The program, which provides essential income for millions of American retirees, ...
    01/3/2025 - 10:27 am | View Link
  • Bill to Increase Social Security Benefits for Some Retired Federal Workers Nears Approval
    The Senate on Saturday passed the Social Security Fairness Act, a bill that would repeal provisions that reduce benefits for some retired federal workers who also get other benefits.
    01/3/2025 - 8:29 am | View Link
  • Confirmed Social Security payment schedule for 2025
    The Social Security Administration has shared the official payment schedule for 2025 after the COLA was released. Benefits are sent out on these dates.
    01/3/2025 - 1:30 am | View Link
  • Social Security's retirement age increases today. Here's what to know
    In 2024, the life expectancy for someone born in 1959 was 74 for men and 80.1 for women, according to a Social Security report. The report predicts continuing increases in life expectancy, which ...
    01/2/2025 - 2:50 am | View Link
  • Many Rich Americans Have Already Paid Their 2025 Social Security Taxes
    In the first few hours of 2025, over 229 U.S. workers earning over $50 million per year will have likely paid all their Social Security taxes for the entire year.
    01/1/2025 - 10:10 am | View Link
  • More
BING SEARCH:
  • Social Security Calculator: Estimate Your Benefits
    Workers who are at least age 62 and who have worked at least 10 combined years at jobs for which they paid Social Security taxes are eligible for Social Security retirement benefits. In many cases, spouses, widows and widowers, and divorced people are eligible for benefits based on a current or former spouse’s earnings history.
    01/2/2025 - 10:24 pm | View Website
  • Social Security When A Spouse Dies
    Otherwise, you will need to apply for survivor benefits by calling the Social Security Administration (SSA) at 800-772-1213 or contacting your local Social Security office. For office visits, the SSA recommends calling in advance and scheduling an appointment to avoid long waits.
    01/2/2025 - 6:06 pm | View Website
  • Will Remarrying Affect My Social Security Survivor Benefits?
    Keep in mind. You can collect 100 percent of your late spouse’s (or ex-spouse’s) Social Security payment if you claim survivor benefits after reaching your full retirement age, but in most cases the amount is reduced if you apply earlier.
    01/2/2025 - 4:12 pm | View Website
  • Do Children Get a Deceased Parent's Social Security?
    You'll find details about the information and documentation required on the Social Security Administration's Form SSA-4. You cannot apply for survivors benefits online. Call Social Security at 800-772-1213 to ask about or launch the application process.
    01/2/2025 - 2:07 am | View Website
  • How to Maximize Social Security Survivor Benefits
    Conversely, if your retirement benefit at 70 is the smaller one, take that benefit right away; switch to survivors benefits once you reach full retirement age. (Unlike retirement benefits, survivors benefits do not grow after you reach that milestone.)
    01/1/2025 - 10:11 pm | View Website
  • More
Welcome to Wopular!

Welcome to Wopular

Wopular is an online newspaper rack, giving you a summary view of the top headlines from the top news sites.

Senh Duong (Founder)
Wopular, MWB, RottenTomatoes

Subscribe to Wopular's RSS Fan Wopular on Facebook Follow Wopular on Twitter Follow Wopular on Google Plus

MoviesWithButter : Our Sister Site

More Personal Finance News