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294 questions answered · page 5 of 10

  1. Do My Canadian Earnings Count Toward U.S. Social Security?

    Aug 1, 2022 · Ask Rusty

    Ask Rusty – Do My Canadian Earnings Count Toward U.S. Social Security?

  2. How Do We Apply for My Wife’s Spousal Benefit?

    Jul 25, 2022 · Ask Rusty

    Ask Rusty – How Do We Apply for My Wife’s Spousal Benefit?

  3. I’m 78 and Still Working; Should I Apply for Social Security?

    Jul 18, 2022 · Ask Rusty

    Ask Rusty – I’m 78 and Still Working; Should I Apply for Social Security?

  4. What Benefits Do My Wife, and my Ex-wife, Get If I Die?

    Jul 11, 2022 · Ask Rusty

    Ask Rusty – What Benefits Do My Wife, and my Ex-wife, Get If I Die?

  5. About Working While Collecting Early Benefits

    Jul 4, 2022 · Ask Rusty

    Ask Rusty – About Working While Collecting Early Benefits

  6. I’m Getting Spouse Benefits – What Happens to My Own?

    Jun 27, 2022 · Ask Rusty

    Ask Rusty – I’m Getting Spouse Benefits – What Happens to My Own?

  7. Will Claiming Early Affect My Wife’s Survivor Benefit?

    Jun 20, 2022 · Ask Rusty

    Ask Rusty – Will Claiming Early Affect My Wife’s Survivor Benefit?

  8. How Does Social Security Disability Work with Private Disability Insurance?

    Jun 13, 2022 · Ask Rusty

    Ask Rusty – How Does Social Security Disability Work with Private Disability Insurance?

  9. I’m A Widower With 3 Minor Children - What About Social Security?

    Jun 6, 2022 · Ask Rusty

    Ask Rusty – I’m A Widower With 3 Minor Children - What About Social Security?

  10. Can My In-laws Get Supplemental Security Income?

    May 30, 2022 · Ask Rusty

    Ask Rusty – Can My In-laws Get Supplemental Security Income?

  11. Must I Pay Income Tax on Social Security Benefits?

    May 23, 2022 · Ask Rusty

    Ask Rusty – Must I Pay Income Tax on Social Security Benefits?

  12. Will My Husband’s Benefits Continue After He Dies?

    May 16, 2022 · Ask Rusty

    Ask Rusty – Will My Husband’s Benefits Continue After He Dies?

  13. Will Paying the IRS Quarterly Increase My Social Security?

    May 9, 2022 · Ask Rusty

    Ask Rusty – Will Paying the IRS Quarterly Increase My Social Security?

  14. Can a Widower Get Full Survivor Benefits Early?

    May 2, 2022 · Ask Rusty

    Ask Rusty – Can a Widower Get Full Survivor Benefits Early?

  15. I’m Working; Why Hasn’t My Social Security Benefit Increased?

    Apr 25, 2022 · Ask Rusty

    Ask Rusty - I’m Working; Why Hasn’t My Social Security Benefit Increased?

  16. About Payroll Tax and Income Tax on Social Security

    Apr 18, 2022 · Ask Rusty

    Ask Rusty – About Payroll Tax and Income Tax on Social Security

  17. Will My Wife Get a Spouse Benefit When I Claim at 70?

    Apr 11, 2022 · Ask Rusty

    Ask Rusty – Will My Wife Get a Spouse Benefit When I Claim at 70?

  18. About the Earnings Test and Taxation of Social Security Benefits

    Apr 4, 2022 · Ask Rusty

    Ask Rusty – About the Earnings Test and Taxation of Social Security Benefits

  19. Should I Claim Early Due to Social Security’s Financial Condition?

    Mar 28, 2022 · Ask Rusty

    Ask Rusty – Should I Claim Early Due to Social Security’s Financial Condition?

  20. Do Immigrants Get Social Security Benefits?

    Mar 21, 2022 · Ask Rusty

    Ask Rusty – Do Immigrants Get Social Security Benefits?

  21. My Husband Still Works; Must He Enroll in Medicare at age 65?

    Mar 14, 2022 · Ask Rusty

    Ask Rusty – My Husband Still Works; Must He Enroll in Medicare at age 65?

  22. Please Help Us with Social Security Planning

    Mar 7, 2022 · Ask Rusty

    Ask Rusty – Please Help Us with Social Security Planning

  23. I’m Confused About Taking Medicare and Social Security

    Feb 28, 2022 · Ask Rusty

    Ask Rusty – I’m Confused About Taking Medicare and Social Security

  24. About Survivor Benefits for Minor Children

    Feb 21, 2022 · Ask Rusty

    Ask Rusty – About Survivor Benefits for Minor Children

  25. Swiss Immigrant Asks About Spouse Benefits

    Feb 14, 2022 · Ask Rusty

    Ask Rusty – Swiss Immigrant Asks About Spouse Benefits

  26. Do Medicare Part A and B Backup My Medicare Advantage Plan?

    Feb 7, 2022 · Ask Rusty

    Ask Rusty – Do Medicare Part A and B Backup My Medicare Advantage Plan?

  27. Will My Social Security Benefits Ever Be Non-Taxable?

    Jan 31, 2022 · Ask Rusty

    Ask Rusty – Will My Social Security Benefits Ever Be Non-Taxable?

  28. Will I Have Any Social Security Benefits?

    Jan 24, 2022 · Ask Rusty

    Ask Rusty – Will I Have Any Social Security Benefits?

  29. Is My Analysis of my Wife’s Social Security Correct?

    Jan 17, 2022 · Ask Rusty

    Ask Rusty – Is My Analysis of my Wife’s Social Security Correct?

  30. How Do I Get Back Benefits Withheld Due to the Earnings Limit?

    Jan 10, 2022 · Ask Rusty

    Ask Rusty – How Do I Get Back Benefits Withheld Due to the Earnings Limit?