A reader wonders how remarriage might affect his Social Security benefits. “I’m considering getting married. I’m a 64-year-old widower, and I receive monthly regular social security benefits from a lifetime of hard work. I’m very grateful. If I remarry, will it reduce my benefits? My future wife has never paid into Social Security and doesn’t collect. She plans to keep working.” Benefits Won’t Decrease with Remarriage Your benefit won’t go down. In fact, there will be a net i