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My late husband had a higher Social Security benefit. We both claimed at 62. Can I get more on his record?

MarketWatch · Jun 2, 2026, 7:38 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Early benefit claiming can affect your ultimate payment amount, though not always for survivors.

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My late husband had a higher Social Security benefit. We both claimed at 62. Can I get more on his record?

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