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Widows May Claim Benefits at 60 Under Social Security
A reader asks about widow benefits and the age rules. Officials confirm widows may receive reduced benefits at age 60 based on their deceased spouse's earnings, but not their own earnings, which require age 62 for standard retirement. The article also covers document custody during claims and a question about earnings in the year of retirement not lowering benefits.
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