Retirement is an exciting milestone in life, and many older adults look forward to this new journey. However, getting older also brings new challenges, such as the potential to outlive a spouse.

A spouse's passing can affect your retirement in many ways. Your expenses will change, you may choose to downsize to a smaller home, and your tax situation may be different, for example. But it could also affect your Social Security.

While nobody wants to think about their spouse's passing, it can be helpful to know what to expect when it comes to your benefits. Here's exactly how a death can affect your monthly payments.

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