Who Gets Your Social Security If You Die Tomorrow?

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 The answer differs from person to person, depending on their circumstances. Rawpixel.com / Shutterstock.com

Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. Most of us never see the first 6.2% of our paychecks. That money goes straight to Social Security, with the primary goal of giving you a monthly retirement benefit someday. But what if you suddenly died tomorrow? What happens to all that money you’ve paid into the system? First, let’s address a common misconception: Social…

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