Q: I lost my wife 3 years ago, she was 62. I am 55 and am not able to work anymore. Can I draw her Social Security now, or am I to young? A: Unfortunately, I have seen this (or similar) questions much too often lately. Whether it’s due to the loss of a spouse, […]
Social Security – More Than A Retirement Account
Understanding Social Security Benefits Including Social Security Disability Requirements Before 1935, it was a family’s duty to care for its old and disabled loved ones. But if there was no family, or no willing family, old and disabled people were left to eke out an impoverished existence that may have included begging and that always […]
Filing for Disability: Do You Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits?
About Social Security Disability: What You Should Know Before Filing for Disability Benefits Most people think of retirement when they hear Social Security, however Social Security provides benefits to people who are disabled as well. The list of requirements that must be met for Social Security disability benefits is pretty long, and many people don’t […]