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TLRoach
July 15, 2021
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  • July 15, 2021
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Can I start collecting  SS early at 62 then switch to widow befits at my full retirement 67

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    drc845443
    July 15, 2021

    Yes you can. You can claim your own social security benefits at age 62, then you can also claim the survivor benefit at full retirement age. SSA will pay you the higher of the two benefits only.

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