My husband died suddenly last year after a short illness — can I collect his Social Security and my own at the same time or would that cause problems?

Janice’s husband died suddenly last year after having a stroke. The couple were a few years away from retirement. Janice, 62, ...
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Survivor benefits reduced if widows claim before full retirement age

Understanding Social Security survivor benefits is crucial for widows, as claiming early can reduce payments; strategic ...

I’ve never contributed to Social Security — but now that my husband has died, am I entitled to his benefits?

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 ...

Life and death: Why widows can’t file for benefits online

Widows and widowers need to talk to a human being and get the kind of help personalized to their own situation.
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What Happens to Your Social Security When You Die?

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...
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What Happens to Your Social Security Benefit When Your Spouse Dies? Every Retired Couple Needs to Know.

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 ...
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Nine Things You May Not Know About Social Security

Social Security is an important source of income for millions of retirees. However the program has a lot of ins and outs, and even longtime beneficiaries may not know them all. Here’s a look at some ...