26 Mar I won a jackpot. Will I really lose SSI benefits?

Posted at 11:56h in Ask NJMoneyHelp, Retirement

Needs-based programs can be affected by unexpected income. ...

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15 Jan How are survivor benefits affected by SSI?

Posted at 14:37h in Ask NJMoneyHelp, Retirement

There's a lot to consider if you want to maximize benefits....

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02 Jul My husband died. I never worked. Do I get his SSI check?

Posted at 05:01h in Ask NJMoneyHelp, Retirement

There's a lot to understand with benefits if your spouse dies. ...

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27 Sep My brother died. Can I keep his SSI from that month?

Posted at 05:01h in Ask NJMoneyHelp, Estate Planning, Retirement

SSI disability benefits end when the recipient dies....

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25 Sep I get SSI. What happens with Social Security if I retire early?

Posted at 05:01h in Ask NJMoneyHelp, Retirement

Social Security’s Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program is a needs-based program...

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17 Apr My son is on SSI and won a jackpot. Does he have to file taxes?

Posted at 05:01h in Ask NJMoneyHelp, Taxes

The payer of the jackpot may be reporting it to the IRS....

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13 Feb My mom gets SSI. Can I buy her a home to live in?

Posted at 05:01h in Ask NJMoneyHelp, Real Estate, Retirement

You want to make sure she isn't disqualified from her benefits....

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03 Oct If you get married, can you keep disability benefits?

Posted at 05:01h in Ask NJMoneyHelp, Retirement

There are different income considerations for different kinds of disability benefits....

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14 May How will my slot machine win affect my SSI benefits?

Posted at 06:02h in Ask NJMoneyHelp, Retirement, Taxes

Gambling winnings are considered unearned income. ...

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25 Dec Why did I lose my disability payments when Social Security started?

Posted at 06:02h in Ask NJMoneyHelp, Retirement

Your benefits may change when you reach Full Retirement Age (FRA)....

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