How Does Social Security Work?
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Social Security can be complicated. Here is a quick overview of how the government decides how much you receive in your Social Security check and how you qualify.
Social Security can be complicated. Here is a quick overview of how the government decides how much you receive in your Social Security check and how you qualify.
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How Do Social Security Survivor Benefits Work?
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Survivor benefits are monthly payments to family members of deceased workers — typically their spouse, former spouse or children. The amount is based on what the deceased was entitled to get from Social Security at the time of death.
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Can I Collect Unemployment Benefits and Social Security at the Same Time?
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Collecting unemployment benefits does not affect what you receive from Social Security.
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Can I Get SSDI and SSI at the Same Time?
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It is possible to qualify for both Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income, but getting them at the same time could affect your benefit amounts. A specialist can help you assess your options.
