My wife, 74, collects survivor benefits on her first husband. Can she now claim on her own Social Security record?

If someone gets married before age 60, he or she likely can’t request survivor benefits on the previous deceased spouse’s ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

How should I receive Social Security survivor benefits?

Dear Liz: I am 68 and still working. I plan to wait until age 70 to maximize my benefit before taking Social Security. My spouse (born in 1956) passed away in 2018 after just beginning to draw her ...
Nasdaq

Social Security Fairness Act Increases Eligibility for Spousal and Survivor Benefits — 4 Steps To Apply

Married, divorced and widowed workers with pensions from jobs not covered by Social Security have traditionally missed out on spousal benefits, including former-spouse and surviving spousal benefits — ...
Morningstar

Social Security survivor benefits from my late husband are not enough. Can I claim more on his record?

'My ex-husband passed away four years ago. We were married for 20 years.' "Is there any way I can claim some of his benefits other than the death benefits?" (Photo subject is a model.) Dear Help Me ...
Orlando Sentinel

The Savings Game: Timing is key for initiating survivor benefit

Q. I am 64 and recently widowed. I plan on working until age 70 before I apply for a Social Security benefit. I currently earn $150,000 per year. Are there any disadvantages in applying for a survivor ...