My wife passed away 5+ years ago at 58 years old. I had just turned 60. I've been receiving survivor benefits since she passed. I'm looking to confirm that when I go to claim regular Social Security at age 70, my benefit will be exactly as it would have been if I had NOT been receiving survivor benefit. Is that correct? Thanks.
Claiming SocSec on MY earnings after receiving survivor benefit
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MissMolly
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Correct.
I'm in the same position as OP. Slightly different question. I'm curious as to how much my benefit will be. I had looked at it several years ago. However on trying to look it up on SS.gov I don't see it or a path to find it. Any hints? Beyond call SS (because I'm lazy & it's not "that" important to me)
MissMolly
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Get your earnings off the SS site, copy and paste them into this tool. This is a very accurate tool. It has been updated with the latest 3.2% COLA.
https://ssa.tools
MissMolly
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I've used it many times. Many people here have used it. Bogleheads use it. I have never had issue nor have I heard of any one else having issues. The data is not stored. Even so, it's just numbers. There is no personally identifying information.
ETA: If you're still concerned, open the page. Disconnect from the internet. Load your data and calculate. All calculations are done on your computer, not the website.
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