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Surviving spouse at 62 may face Social Security benefit timing rules

The outcome depends on when the spouse is eligible and how benefits are calculated after a death claim.

MarketWatch tackles a reader question about whether a 62 year old surviving spouse can claim a late husband’s full Social Security benefit without waiting.

The couple reportedly had been married for more than 20 years, and the husband passed away about 10 years ago, according to the scenario shared with the outlet.

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