Social Security to make payments on Wednesday, Oct. 15: this is who gets a check

The Social Security Administration has pledged to continue paying out benefits on time, in spite of the ongoing government shutdown.

I was married to my ex-husband for 15 years and never remarried. Can I collect his higher survivor benefits when he dies?

For example, Anna was married for 15 years and never remarried after her divorce. Now that she’s retired, she’s collecting her Social Security retirement benefit based on her own earnings record.

'I watch antenna TV': I'm 66. Will I lose my disability benefits if Social Security goes belly up?

By Quentin Fottrell 'I read that the Social Security Disability Insurance Trust Fund is good until 2099' "I only give one gift a year these days. Gotta keep the chiropractor happy ...
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Why your child's Social Security payment might be cut even if they qualify for 75%

Even if a child qualifies for 75% of a parent’s Social Security benefit, the Family Benefit Maximum can reduce the total payout to the family.