'Survivor’s penalty’ can follow the death of a spouse — but its impact may be smaller than expected
- Posted on May 15, 2026
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'Survivor’s penalty’ can follow the death of a spouse — but its impact may be smaller than expected
The ‘survivor’s penalty’ can hit retirees after a spouse dies. But the impact could be smaller than expected, experts say.