Social Security and Family

About this episode

This episode focuses on how Social Security can protect loved ones and maximize family payments.

Navigating Social Security can be confusing—but it doesn't have to be. In this live event, Social Security expert Jammie Lyell and host Christina Clem help you make sense of your options and make confident decisions. Today's event is the second in our three-part Savvy Social Security series and focuses on "Family First: How Can Social Security Protect Your Loved Ones?". How can your spouse maximize their payments? What are the eligibility criteria for family payments? How do survivor payments work? Discover practical strategies to ensure your loved ones are well-supported in this special session. #WeEarnedIt

People in this episode

Host: Christina Clem

Guest: Jammie Lyell

Topics covered

• Social Security
• Family Support
• Financial Planning
• Survivor Benefits
• Eligibility Criteria

Keywords

• Social Security
• family payments
• survivor payments
• financial decisions
• eligibility criteria

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Social Security

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