Can two wives collect Social Security?
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Can two wives collect Social Security?
A wife can’t receive a spouse’s benefits unless her husband has filed for retirement benefits. However, if the husband is at full retirement age, he can apply for benefits and then ask that the payments be suspended.
At what age can a wife draw on her husband’s Social Security?
age 62
Can I draw my husband’s Social Security when I turn 60?
The earliest a widow or widower can start receiving Social Security survivors benefits based on age will remain at age 60. Widows or widowers benefits based on age can start any time between age 60 and full retirement age as a survivor.
What is the lowest social security payment?
A worker has to have at least 11 years of earnings to qualify for the special minimum benefit, with a minimum amount earned each year. That minimum gets changed every year based on inflation. For 2019, a person would have to earn at least $14,805 to get credit for the year for special minimum benefit purposes.
How many years do you have to work to get maximum Social Security?
10 years
