survivor benefit

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If your own retirement benefit exceeds your survivor benefit, your monthly payment would increase to reflect that higher amount.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Because she started collecting at age 60, she likely received a reduced survivor benefit from her deceased spouse, since she had not yet reached her Full Retirement Age.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 9, 2026

You will get the higher of whatever benefit you’re owed, be it your own or in this case, a survivor benefit.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 31, 2025

However, survivor benefits do include delayed credits, so if you were to wait past your FRA as you intend, those credits would be used to compute your wife’s survivor benefit.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 17, 2025

Your spouse almost certainly should wait to claim until age 70 to maximize their lifetime benefit and to lock in the highest possible survivor benefit.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2025