The Reality Reports

When a parent who receives Social Security disability benefits dies, many families worry about what will happen to the child’s monthly payments. The good news is that Social Security may continue supporting the child through survivor benefits. Understanding the rules can help families avoid confusion during a difficult time.

Lending money to people you care about seems like the right thing to do. When your sister needs help with rent or your best friend faces an emergency, saying no feels heartless.  But money has a way of changing relationships, and not always for the better.