4 Social Security Mistakes That Leave Money on the Table
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AARP Financial Ambassador Jean Chatzky discusses when to file, claiming survivor benefits and doing research can impact Social Security payments.
AARP Financial Ambassador Jean Chatzky discusses when to file, claiming survivor benefits and doing research can impact Social Security payments.
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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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Do Stay-at-Home Parents Get Social Security Spousal Benefits?
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The requirements for Social Security benefits can be challenging to understand. Expert Jean Chatzky explains how to collect spousal benefits as a stay-at-home parent.
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When Are Social Security Benefits Paid Each Month?
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In most cases, the Social Security payment schedule depends on the beneficiary's birthday, but there are some exceptions. To learn more, go to aarp.org/SocialSecurity.
