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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?

My late husband had a higher Social Security benefit. We both claimed at 62. Can I get more on his record?
MarketWatch Tuesday 02 June 2026, 19:38 UTC By Alessandra Malito 1 min read
Key Points

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

Early benefit claiming can affect your ultimate payment amount, though not always for survivors.
Social Security (ORG)
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