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January 14, 2019
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How Would A Remarriage Affect My Widow's Benefits?
I'm 67, will be 68 soon, my question is, I'm wanting to remarry ,but will it affect my widow's benefits that I am getting at this time ? And if it does affect it how much would I Lose ?
Hi,
Good news. A remarriage occurring at age 60 or later has no effect on a person's eligibility for Social Security widow's benefits (or surviving divorced spouse's benefits) on a previous spouse's record. Nor would a remarriage adversely affect your benefit rate. Therefore, if you get married it will have no effect on the Social Security widow's benefits that you currently receive.
Best, Jerry