Social Security and Student Loans
    The rising cost of higher education continues to be a problem. As annual college tuition increases outpace the rate of inflation so does the amount of money borrowed by attendees. Much has been written about the mountain of debt faced by college graduates who once out in
What Happens to Social Security Benefits after Death (Part 2) #SocialSecuritySurvivorBenefits
           A few weeks ago (1-11-16 post) I was discussing what happens to Social Security benefits when someone dies. Specifically I am talking about the entitlements of a surviving spouse. These benefits are commonly referred to as survivor benefits. Other family members, such as disabled children (provided the disability began before
What Happens to Social Security Benefits After Death #SocialSecurityBenefits
              It’s a common question we get all the time. How do I handle Social Security since Dad has died? The Social Security Administration must be notified as soon as possible when a recipient dies.               Usually notification is handled by the funeral director, however, if the funeral home doesn’t provide