The costly Social Security mistake that could hurt your spouse for years

Key Takeaways With couples who depend on Social Security, the higher earner’s claiming age heavily influences how much income ...

What happens to your Social Security benefit when your spouse dies?

Social Security survivors benefits can be an important source of financial stability after your partner passes away.
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How IRS Collections Target Social Security Survivors - Clear Start Tax Urges Spouses to Review Past Debt Before It's Too Late

Even after death, IRS debt can follow - Clear Start Tax warns surviving spouses about tax liens, joint return risks, and surprise benefit garnishments. IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / July 28, 2025 / ...

Claiming Social Security Early Because of Poor Health? It May Not Be a Good Idea for This Reason.

At full retirement age, which is 67 for anyone born in 1960 or later, you're entitled to your complete monthly Social ...
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This Social Security mistake can put your spouse at higher risk of poverty when you die

Many couples don't realize the importance of claiming decisions until it's too late Experts say it is common for household income to drop between 33% and 50% when the first spouse dies. Often, married ...
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New bill aims to increase Social Security benefits for widowed and surviving divorced spouses

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A new bill could boost Social Security benefits for widowed and surviving divorced spouses. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand introduced the Surviving Income Fair Treatment (SWIFT) Act in ...

Will Your Spouse Still Receive Social Security Survivor Benefits If They Move Abroad?

Thinking about retiring overseas and worried about survivor benefits? Learn how Social Security works for spouses living abroad, including key rules, country restrictions and the five-year residency ...