SOCIAL SECURITY SURVIVOR BENEFITS

When you think of Social Security, you probably think of retirement. However, Social Security can also provide much-needed income to your family members when you die, making their financial lives easier. YOUR FAMILY MAY BE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE SURVIVOR BENEFITS BASED ON YOUR WORK RECORD When you die, certain members of your family may be…

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SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS

Like most people, you probably don’t expect to become disabled. However, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA), studies show that just over 1 in 4 of today’s 20 year-olds will become disabled before reaching age 67. (Source: SSA Publication 05-10029, May 2015) That’s why it’s important to understand what disability benefits you may be…

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SOCIAL SECURITY RETIREMENT BENEFITS: THE BASICS

Social Security retirement benefit is based on the number of years you’ve been working and the amount you’ve earned. When you begin taking Social Security benefits also greatly affects the size of your benefit. HOW DO YOU QUALIFY FOR RETIREMENT BENEFITS? When you work and pay Social Security taxes (FICA on some pay stubs), you…

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