Q: My husband died several months ago. I'm 64. I'm getting my own retirement benefits, and he was getting his own benefits.

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Q: My husband died several months ago. I’m 64. I’m getting my own retirement benefits, and he was getting his own benefits. His Social Security check was more than mine, ...

His Social Security check was more than mine, so I think I am due widow’s benefits. When I tried to file a claim online, I ...