Real Answers for Life’s Money Challenges
Im 60, divorced and disabled.
Hes 59 and will retire from his job in November.
I suffered a traumatic brain injury in a car accident a few months before leaving him.
I get SSDI, about $1,000 per month, plus $300 for my child, age 9.
My husband covers everything else, including savings, which are all in his name.
My health is better than my husbands, and we both expect Ill outlive him.
How do I maximize my Social Security retirement check when retirement comes?
Heres why:
When you receive SSDI (a.k.a.
When your benefits convert, the amount will remain the same as what you receive now.
However, youll receive asmaller monthly paymentif you apply for the survivor benefit before full retirement age.
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
No Interest Til Almost 2027?
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