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294 questions answered · page 6 of 10

  1. I Have Medicare Advantage - Why Is a Medicare Premium Deducted from my Social Security?

    Jan 3, 2022 · Ask Rusty

    Ask Rusty – I Have Medicare Advantage - Why Is a Medicare Premium Deducted from my Social Security?

  2. Should I Quit Work to Preserve My Social Security Benefit?

    Dec 29, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    Ask Rusty – Should I Quit Work to Preserve My Social Security Benefit?

  3. Should I Take Social Security Even If I Don’t Need It?

    Dec 20, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    Should I Take Social Security Even If I Don’t Need It? Ask Rusty

  4. I Have VA Coverage; Should I Get Medicare Part B?

    Dec 13, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    I Have VA Coverage; Should I Get Medicare Part B? Ask Rusty

  5. How Do I Apply for Social Security Benefits?

    Dec 6, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    How Do I Apply for Social Security Benefits? Ask Rusty

  6. Social Security’s WEP is Unfair – I Want My Money Back!

    Nov 29, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    Ask Rusty – Social Security’s WEP is Unfair – I Want My Money Back!

  7. Should I Take My Widower Benefit Now?

    Nov 22, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    Should I Take My Widower Benefit Now? Ask Rusty

  8. About Computing COLA and Congressional Pay Increases

    Nov 15, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    About Computing COLA and Congressional Pay Increases - Ask Rusty

  9. Why Is My Medicare Part B Premium So High?

    Nov 8, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    Why Is My Medicare Part B Premium So High? Ask Rusty

  10. About Paying SS Tax While Still Working

    Nov 1, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    About Paying SS Tax While Still Working - Ask Rusty

  11. Is Waiting until 70 Still the Best Plan to Maximize Social Security?

    Oct 25, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    Ask Rusty – Is Waiting until 70 Still the Best Plan to Maximize Social Security?

  12. Is Taxing Social Security Fair?

    Oct 18, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    Ask Rusty – Is Taxing Social Security Fair?

  13. About the Basics of Applying for Social Security

    Oct 12, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    About the Basics of Applying for Social Security - Ask Rusty

  14. If I Die, What Happens to the Social Security Taxes I Paid?

    Oct 4, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    If I Die, What Happens to the Social Security Taxes I Paid? - Ask Rusty

  15. Will My Social Security Be Reduced in the Future?

    Sep 27, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    Will My Social Security Be Reduced in the Future? – Ask Rusty

  16. Is My COLA Increase Based on My Current SS Benefit?

    Sep 20, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    Is My COLA Increase Based on My Current SS Benefit? - Ask Rusty

  17. Will Retiring Early from Work Affect my Social Security?

    Sep 13, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    Will Retiring Early from Work Affect my Social Security? – Ask Rusty

  18. About Including “COLA” in Benefit Projections

    Sep 6, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    About Including “COLA” in Benefit Projections – Ask Rusty

  19. Is It Always Best to Wait Until Age 70 to Claim Social Security?

    Aug 30, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    Is It Always Best to Wait Until Age 70 to Claim Social Security? – Ask Rusty

  20. Does Paying SS Tax Now Increase My Benefit?

    Aug 23, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    Does Paying SS Tax Now Increase My Benefit? – Ask Rusty

  21. My Social Security Income Hurts When I File My Taxes

    Aug 9, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    My Social Security Income Hurts When I File My Taxes – Ask Rusty

  22. I’m Terminal; What Are My Wife’s Options as My Survivor?

    Aug 2, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    I’m Terminal; What Are My Wife’s Options as My Survivor? - Ask Rusty

  23. Disability vs. Survivor Benefit

    Jul 26, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    Disability vs. Survivor Benefit – Ask Rusty

  24. Should I Claim Family Benefits?

    Jul 19, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    Should I Claim Family Benefits? –Ask Rusty

  25. Should I Claim Social Security at 62, or Wait Longer?

    Jul 12, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    Should I Claim Social Security at 62, or Wait Longer? - Ask Rusty

  26. When Should I Claim My Survivor Benefit?

    Jul 6, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    When Should I Claim My Survivor Benefit? – Ask Rusty

  27. Why Can’t I Get Survivor Benefits from My Husband?

    Jun 28, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    Why Can’t I Get Survivor Benefits from My Husband? - Ask Rusty

  28. Can I Get a Higher Benefit Now Because I’m Older?

    Jun 21, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    Can I Get a Higher Benefit Now Because I’m Older? - Ask Rusty

  29. Why Did Social Security Ask My Mother This Question?

    Jun 14, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    Why Did Social Security Ask My Mother This Question? - Ask Rusty

  30. Will My UK Pension Affect My US Social Security?

    Jun 8, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    Ask Rusty - Will My UK Pension Affect My US Social Security?