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widow's benefit

British

noun

(in the British National Insurance scheme) a former weekly payment made to a widow

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Under Social Security rules, remarrying at 60 or older allows her to collect a widow’s benefit while delaying her own benefit until later.

From New York Times • Aug. 31, 2018

I recommend you wait until 70 to collect your highest possible retirement benefit and leave your wife in a position to collect the highest possible widow’s benefit when you die.

From Forbes • Oct. 7, 2014

Kotlikoff explained to him that he could take a widow’s benefit starting at age 66 and be able to collect an additional $120,000 before turning 70.

From Forbes • Jul. 29, 2014

But by doing so the doctor’s wife’s future widow’s benefit would be reduced by 16%.

From Forbes • Jul. 29, 2014

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