Unraveling Social Security for Widowed Parents

Financially Ever After Widowhood

This week on Financially Ever After Widowhood, you’ll enjoy a powerful crossover episode with the Modern Family Matters Podcast. Stacy Francis joins Steve Altishin, Director of Client Partnerships at Pacific Cascade Legal, to dive deep into the intricacies of social security laws and how they impact widowed parents. Stacy and Steve discuss the financial complexities of widowhood, understanding eligibility criteria, and maximizing benefits for yourself and your family. Together, they unravel the nuances of Social Security laws and will empower you to take control of your financial future.

• Understanding the eligibility criteria for social security benefits as a widowed parent is crucial for financial planning after the loss of a spouse.
• Maximizing earnings during work years is key to ensuring a stable financial future, especially for women who may face financial challenges after the death of a spouse.
• The complexities of social security laws can impact widowed parents, making it essential to seek expert advice to navigate the intricacies of survivor benefits.
• The financial implications of divorce on survivor benefits highlight the importance of seeking legal advice before making decisions that could impact future financial security.
• Delaying social security benefits can have advantages, but it's essential to understand the implications of different benefit options to maximize financial support after the loss of a spouse.
• Advocacy for policy changes to improve survivor benefits for widows and widowers is crucial to address the financial challenges faced by those who have lost a spouse.

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Steve Altishin | LinkedIn | Pacific Cascade Legal

Stacy Francis | LinkedIn | X(Twitter)

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