If Ben was in an accident and passed away before retiring and claiming his benefit, would his wife receive any Social Security benefits? Why or why not?Explain.
Ben was born in 1960 and has remained steadily employed since getting his first job at age 17. For the last 28 years, he has been a long-haul driver for a trucking company. He enrolled in a defined benefit pension plan when he was hired, and once he reaches the 30-year employment mark, he can […]