Q. Is there one page on the Social Security website where you can get a summary of rules about marriage, divorce, remarriage and survivor benefits?
See also: 25 things you should know about Social Security.
A. Yes. The website now has a page called “Get Help With Your Situation,” which covers many of the topics you mentioned. They include:
- How divorce affects your future retirement benefits.
- How divorce affects survivor benefits.
- How remarriage affects survivor benefits.
- How marriage may affect disabled child benefits.
Social Security’s website is always expanding and is now offering more interactive services as well. See the page “What You Can Do Online” for a list. You can of course apply for benefits electronically. Other services include:
- Finding your full retirement age.
- Calculating your retirement, disability and survivor benefits.
- Appealing a decision.
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Stan Hinden, a former columnist for the Washington Post, wrote How to Retire Happy: The 12 Most Important Decisions You Must Make Before You Retire. Have a question for the Social Security Mailbox? Check out the archive. If you don't find your answer there, send a query.
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