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Q: My husband died several months ago. I’m 64. I’m getting my own retirement benefits, and he was getting his own benefits. His Social Security check was more than mine, so I think I am due widow’s ...

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The Trump administration is reportedly preparing a plan to significantly change how older individuals qualify for Social Security disability benefits.

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