Mrs. Hamilton is a 55-year-old widow. She has been collecting her deceased husband's Social Security benefits for 12 years. Mrs. Hamilton has been dating and is considering marrying her pharmacist, Mr. Norton. If Mrs. Hamilton marries Mr. Norton:

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If Mrs. Hamilton remarries, she will generally lose the survivor benefits she receives from her deceased husband's Social Security, as these benefits are intended for the surviving spouse as long as they do not remarry.

Mrs Hamilton Is a 55-Year-Old Widow