Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Dad's Frustration With Social Security

During my last visit, my Dad kept asking why he does not receive Mom's Social Security check. He kept insisting she had paid into the fund for years so he should be able to receive it.

It was so awkward for me to have to respond that they can no longer send it to her because they have no where to send it.

If one retired spouse passes away, the surviving spouse receives the check that was the higher of the two. Dad worked longer so he will continue to receive his check, (with an increase of about $50 per month).

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