Workers and spouses become eligible for Social Security retirement benefits at age 62, but widow(er)s are eligible for survivors' benefits at age 60. Survivors' benefits let widow(er)s inherit their ...
In most cases, the funeral home reports the death to the SSA, but you should confirm that it has been done. You can also call ...
Q: My husband died several months ago. I'm 64. I'm getting my own retirement benefits, and he was getting his own benefits.