Submitted by Kari Cobb, Wild Horse Creek Wealth Management Understanding how Social Security benefits apply to a surviving spouse is essential to creating an effective retirement income plan. Here’s what you should know: Surviving spouses can claim benefits as early as age 60, unlike spousal benefits, which can’t be claimed until 62. However, survivor benefits are subject to an earnings test if you are below full retirement age. Generally, you m…
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