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Social Security Survivors Benefit
When the unthinkable happens and one spouse dies, Social Security provides a benefit, commonly referred to as the widow’s benefit, to the survivor. Why is the survivor benefit referred to as ‘widow’s’ benefit? Simply put, approximately 80% of the individuals receiving survivor benefits are women. Decisions about how long to work and when to claim Social Security Survivor benefits can have a significant impact on the life of the survivor. If you find yourself in this situa
Steve Coker, CFP
Feb 133 min read
Social Security File and Suspend
Trying to figure out the best way to file for Social Security is a little bit like reading the tax code and figuring out how to file your...
Steve Coker, CFP
Jun 8, 20152 min read
