How much is a Social Security survivor benefit worth?
Mary Beth Franklin tackles three questions about Social Security survivor benefits. The questions are similar and the answer may surprise you.
Did you ever notice how some things come in threes? Recently I received similar questions from three readers asking how much a widow would receive in Social Security survivor benefits if her husband died before age 62 — the earliest age to qualify for retirement benefits.
It's a great question
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