Question about social security benefit amount for widow on early death of husband
Question about social security benefit amount for widow on early death of husband Imagine a couple with an 8 year age gap (male older) intending to increase or maximize their benefit amount by waiting at least until the husband is 70. Both their FRAs are 67. Unsure when they intend to claim spousal benefit for wife, who has limited earnings history. There aren't any kids or remarriage. Husband dies at 69, so wife is 61. Coupl...