Dear Liz: We have two children in college, both entering their junior years. We have two more in high school. The two currently in college need additional financial assistance, as they’ve tapped out their federal student loans. We are middle class, grossing about $125,000 a year, so we don’t qualify for much financial aid. We’re […]
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Q&A: Understanding Social Security survivor benefits
Dear Liz: I need a clarification because I’m getting conflicting answers from Social Security. I know if you start Social Security benefits early, you get them at a reduced rate. When your spouse dies, is your survivor benefit reduced as well? My friend’s mother never worked, but started collecting spousal benefits at 62. Does she […]
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