> My parents died at 68. That they paid social security for their entire careers and got so little is absurd.
Do their children (i.e. you and your siblings if any) get to access it? If yes, it’s not a complete waste.
Do their children (i.e. you and your siblings if any) get to access it? If yes, it’s not a complete waste.
My mom received a portion of my father's air force pension after he passed, but not us since we weren't dependents any longer.
When you take a job with a pension, you run the risk of not being able to collect that pension if you die early. But it’s your choice to take the job.