Ask Larry

How Much Am I Supposed To Receive?

My wife passed away in 2001 and just started collecting spouse benefits I am 62 and wondering how much am I supposed to receive

Hi,

I'm sorry for your loss.

If you were born in 1958 and you claimed widower benefits starting with the month you reached age 62, your benefit amount would be paid at a rate of 80.5% of your wife's primary insurance amount (PIA).

Best, Jerry

Posted: 
Apr 2 2020 - 2:14pm
MaxiFi software running on a laptop
Get What's Yours!
Discover tens of thousands in extra retirement dollars with Maximize My Social Security software!
  • Find your maximized strategy
  • Unlimited what-ifs
  • Step-by-Step filing instructions
  • Our software's lifetime-benefit increase for an illustrative couple earning $65K each and planning to take retirement benefits at 62.

    Results will differ based on your specific case and filing strategy.

Getting Started is Easy
Web-based software. Works on ALL browsers. No download.