Social Security Benefits Can Plummet When a Spouse Dies: This Is How Annuities Can Help Plug the Income Gap

Spouses who collect substantial Social Security benefits may see a significant drop in income when one dies. These annuities can help make up for the loss.

# Social Security Benefits Can Plummet When a Spouse Dies: This Is How Annuities Can Help Plug the Income Gap Spouses who collect substantial Social Security benefits may see a significant drop in income when one dies. These annuities can help make up for the loss. **Read the full article:** [Kiplinger](https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/annuities/how-annuities-can-help-plug-the-social-security-gap-for-widows) *This article was originally published by Kiplinger. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*