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Can I Collect Both My Deceased Spouse's Social Security and My Own at the Same Time?
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Can I Collect Both My Deceased Spouse's Social Security and My Own at the Same Time?

No. Even if you are eligible to receive both benefits, Social Security will pay out only the higher of the two.

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