Or retirement age? If not, she won't be able to work as she's very sick and doesnt speak much English...she;s from somwhere in Europe...anyway her husband worked for most of his life but low paying jobs, which means he wont get much from the gvt after he retires either and i'm worried about them...
2007-07-12 12:15:57 · 6 answers · asked by Ultrabrite 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
Well she worked on a farm for most her life when she was young and didnt really finish elementary school and when she came here it was hard for her to learn English for some reason, therefore she stayed home taking care of her many kids which I admire her for as she helped raise us very well...kids woudl be able to help her i think but what if they cant...
2007-07-12 12:29:33 · update #1
You mother will be able to draw off of her husbands social security even if she never worked a day in her life. If he dies, her benefits will increase. If she had a previous husband who made higher wages, she might be able to get more depending upon the several variables.
2007-07-12 12:31:14 · answer #1 · answered by lcmcpa 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It's unreal how many of these folks have no clue about social security and how it works. It has nothing to do with how much you put into it. It's a pay as you go system folks. Besides her husband's survivor benefits, assuming she had a husband and if she was a housewife I imagine she did, she'll have a benefit of her own. She's also eligible for medicare. There should be a senior center or something in your home town that can answer many of your questions. Or just go to the social security administration web site, don't know the URL, and see what you can find. If she's rapidly approaching sixty five, you need to get on it quickly. Good luck and my best to your mom.
2007-07-12 19:37:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's a sad state of affairs to know that women are being punished for raising their children right, by being at home.
2007-07-12 19:26:47 · answer #3 · answered by Karma 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Karma - if she did such a great job of raising her kids as you suggest, shouldn't they take care of her? My sisters and I spoil our parents with trips, autos, home makeover, landscaping etc. Our parents gave us lots of love and guidance on little income and instead of asking what should other people do to help them, we do it ourselves. It's called respect.
2007-07-13 01:04:47 · answer #4 · answered by C R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she should be able to draw off her husbands social security i know someone who does and she was a housewife to
2007-07-12 19:24:50 · answer #5 · answered by bruce101654 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately no, if you do not put in you do not receive SSI, She is eligible for her husbands benefits should he pass away
2007-07-12 19:21:48 · answer #6 · answered by Pengy 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋