Tag: pension benefits

May 1, 2024 Off

Remarriage & Retirement: Will You Lose Your Pension?

By The Admiral Staff

Whether a surviving spouse can continue receiving pension benefits after remarriage depends on the specific plan’s terms. Private pensions often allow benefits to continue, particularly if the contributions were primarily from the deceased spouse. Public pensions and the military’s Survivor Benefit Program (SBP) may have different rules, with the SBP allowing benefits if remarriage occurs after age 55. Social Security survivor benefits can generally be maintained if remarried after age 60. It’s crucial to verify details with the

March 20, 2024 Off

Remarriage & Retirement: Will You Lose Your Pension?

By The Admiral Staff

Whether a surviving spouse can continue receiving pension benefits after remarriage depends on the specific plan’s terms. Private pensions often allow benefits to continue, particularly if the contributions were primarily from the deceased spouse. Public pensions and the military’s Survivor Benefit Program (SBP) may have different rules, with the SBP allowing benefits if remarriage occurs after age 55. Social Security survivor benefits can generally be maintained if remarried after age 60. It’s crucial to verify details with the