Social Security (Page 3 of 3)

Why You Should Create a “My Social Security Account”

Checking your official Social Security statement every year is a smart move to make sure your posted earnings are correct, which will ensure you get the benefits you’re entitled to. But most Americans don’t do it.

A Social Security Perk for Older Parents

If you’re 62 or older and are still raising young children, there’s a Social Security strategy that can put some extra money in your pocket.

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Social Security and IRS Scams Are Growing!

Here’s how to keep yourself or a senior loved one from being scammed!

I Have Cancer and I’m on Medicaid – Should I Apply for Social Security Disability?

If you’re unable to work due to a serious illness, you may think that Social Security Disability will be the answer to all your troubles. However, it can often be less simple than that.

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How To Get Ex-Spouse Social Security Benefits

The rules of Social Security can be tricky. Let’s put them into people’s terms! Here’s a question from a reader who would like to learn more about obtaining benefits from an ex-spouse.

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What Happens To Your Spouse’s Social Security Checks When They Die?

What happens when someone who receives Social Security benefits dies? Does their surviving spouse lose that monthly check? Are there ways to continue receiving benefits? Medicare expert and author, Toni King explains Social Security Survivors Benefits and more.