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If my wife claims spousal benefits early, will she still be entitled to full survivor benefits?

Full question: If my wife claims Social Security at age 62 (based on my earning as I am high earner), will she get full survivor benefits at her full retirement age. Hi there, Thank you for reaching out. If your wife claims Social Security spousal benefits at age 62 based on your earnings as the…

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How long is the processing time for Form SSA-1724?

Full question: My wife passed away in February and her Social Security check was sent to her bank and then taken back. She passed away after her birthday in February had to file a 1724 to get payment its been over 60 days now how long should it take for payment? Hello, Thank you for…

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Can my wife switch from her benefit to a spousal benefit once I start collecting?

Full question: Hi I’m 68 and not collecting Social Security yet. My wife 66 started collecting on her record a year ago. When I start to collecting can my wife step up to spousal benefit if it’s higher? Hi there, Yes, when you start collecting your Social Security benefits, your wife may be eligible to…

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Can I collect survivor benefits now and claim my own benefits later?

Full question: Hello. My husband was collecting disability through social security and he passed away. I was planning to retire in August. Would it be possible to claim survivor benefits until I am old enough to claim my own benefits? Hi there, Yes, you can claim survivor benefits based on your late husband’s Social Security…

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How can my family maximize our Social Security benefits?

Full question: Our daughter is 36 years old and disabled since birth. She receives SSI and I heard about child-in-care benefits. I am 66 and turn 67 this December and my wife is 64 turning 65 next month and neither of us are retired. How can we maximize our social security benefits immediately? Hi there,…

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Am I eligible for divorced spousal benefits?

Full question: This individual is 70 years old, still working and is claiming Social Security income and has been divorced over 10 years and not remarried. The individual would like to know if they can still claim the divorced spousal benefits and can she go back to retroactively claim? Hi there, Based on the information…

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