About this episode

This episode discusses the implications of marriage on various disability and retirement benefits.

If you receive Social Security disability or retirement benefits and get married, your benefit amount will stay the same. However, other benefits, such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Survivors benefits, Divorced Spouse benefits, and Child's benefits may be impacted. It's advisable to consult with an expert before finalizing your marriage to ensure you don't encounter any unexpected issues during this exciting new chapter in your life! Roy Rickstrew talks to Tom Trtan from Kolr 10. Sch...

People in this episode

Host: Roy Rickstrew

Guest: Tom Trtan

Topics covered

• disability benefits
• marriage impact
• Social Security
• financial advice
• SSI

Keywords

• disability check
• marriage
• Social Security benefits
• SSI
• financial planning

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kolr 10, Social Security, Supplemental Security Income

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