What is a lump-sum payment from Social Security?
What is Social Security Lump Sum Death Payment? Social Security's Lump Sum Death Payment (LSDP) is federally funded and managed by the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). A surviving spouse or child may receive a special lump-sum death payment of $255 if they meet certain requirements.
Why did I get a lump-sum payment?
A lump sum payment is single payment of a sum of money. Lump sums are generally used for retirement plans, inheritances and even lottery payouts. For instance, if you've got an IRA, you may choose to abandon a monthly payment to receive the full earnings from the retirement account.
Can I get my SSS lump-sum?
To qualify for lump sum retirement benefit, a member is at least 60 years old (or 55 years old, if an underground mineworker) for optional retirement, or 65 years old (or 60 years old, if an underground mineworker) for technical retirement, and has paid less than 120 monthly contributions.
How much is considered a lump-sum?
Lump-sum investing means that you take all or a large portion of your investable cash and invest it all at once. A lump sum could be $10,000, $50,000, $200,000 or any amount that is large given your situation. You might find yourself with a lump sum for any number of reasons.