#095: Social Security Survivor Benefits

On the surface, Social Security survivor benefits seem pretty simple: at the death of the first spouse, the surviving spouse is eligible to receive his or her own benefit, or the benefit of the deceased, whichever is greatest.

In today's show, Devin and John go over:

• Who Is Eligible for Survivor's Benefits
• How Much Is The Spousal Survivor Benefit
• The RIB LIM, or "Widow's Limit"
• and Restricted Filings

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