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294 questions answered · page 7 of 10

  1. Will My Retirement Benefits Be Cut Because of My State Pension?

    May 31, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    Will My Retirement Benefits Be Cut Because of My State Pension? - Ask Rusty

  2. Should My Wife Wait Until Age 70 to Claim?

    May 24, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    Should My Wife Wait Until Age 70 to Claim? - Ask Rusty

  3. Will Applying for SS Disability Hurt SS Retirement Benefit?

    May 17, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    Will Applying for SS Disability Hurt SS Retirement Benefit? Ask Rusty

  4. When Is the Best Time to Claim Social Security?

    May 10, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    When Is the Best Time to Claim Social Security? - Ask Rusty

  5. My Social Security Card Is Incorrect – What Should I Do?

    May 3, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    My Social Security Card Is Incorrect – What Should I Do? - Ask Rusty

  6. Will Taking 401K Distributions Affect My Social Security Benefit?

    Apr 26, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    Will Taking 401K Distributions Affect My Social Security Benefit? - Ask Rusty

  7. Can I Claim My SS Now and Switch to Spouse Benefits Later?

    Apr 19, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    Can I Claim My SS Now and Switch to Spouse Benefits Later? - Ask Rusty

  8. When Can I Get Benefits from My Ex-spouse?

    Apr 12, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    When Can I Get Benefits from My Ex-spouse? - Ask Rusty

  9. Can I Still Suspend My Social Security Benefits?

    Apr 5, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    Can I Still Suspend My Social Security Benefits? - Ask Rusty

  10. Will My Widow’s Benefit Replace My Own SS?

    Mar 29, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    Will My Widow’s Benefit Replace My Own SS? - Ask Rusty

  11. Why Isn’t My Wife Getting Half of My Benefit?

    Mar 22, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    Ask Rusty – Why Isn’t My Wife Getting Half of My Benefit?

  12. Will Inheritance Money Affect My Social Security?

    Mar 22, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    Will Inheritance Money Affect My Social Security? - Ask Rusty

  13. Claiming Social Security Now to Preserve Savings

    Mar 15, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    Claiming Social Security Now to Preserve Savings - Ask Rusty

  14. Does Paying FICA Tax Now Increase My Benefit?

    Mar 8, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    Does Paying FICA Tax Now Increase My Benefit? - Ask Rusty

  15. About Working While Collecting Early Social Security Benefits

    Mar 1, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    About Working While Collecting Early Social Security Benefits - Ask Rusty

  16. Should I Claim Social Security Now or Wait Until I’m 70?

    Feb 22, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    Should I Claim Social Security Now or Wait Until I’m 70? - Ask Rusty

  17. Avoiding WEP & GPO Reductions

    Feb 16, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    Avoiding WEP & GPO Reductions - Ask Rusty

  18. How Will My Wife’s Benefits Be Affected by My State Pension?

    Feb 8, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    How Will My Wife’s Benefits Be Affected by My State Pension? - Ask Rusty

  19. About Social Security’s “First Year” Rule

    Feb 4, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    About Social Security’s “First Year” Rule - Ask Rusty

  20. Delayed Claiming; Am I Now Getting the Right Amount?

    Jan 25, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    Delayed Claiming; Am I Now Getting the Right Amount? - Ask Rusty

  21. Should I Wait Until Age 70 To Claim?

    Jan 19, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    Should I Wait Until Age 70 To Claim? - Ask Rusty

  22. Do COVID-19 Bonuses Count Toward the Earnings Limit?

    Jan 11, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    Do COVID-19 Bonuses Count Toward the Earnings Limit? - Ask Rusty

  23. Did My Wife Get A “Notch Baby” Benefit Increase?

    Jan 5, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    Did My Wife Get A “Notch Baby” Benefit Increase? - Ask Rusty

  24. About Repaying Social Security Money Taken by Politicians

    Dec 28, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    About Repaying Social Security Money Taken by Politicians - Ask Rusty

  25. I’m 66. When Should I Claim Social Security?

    Dec 22, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    I’m 66. When Should I Claim Social Security? - Ask Rusty

  26. Should a Working Widow Claim Now or Wait?

    Dec 14, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    Should a Working Widow Claim Now or Wait? - Ask Rusty

  27. Will My U.K. Pension Affect My Social Security?

    Dec 7, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    Will My U.K. Pension Affect My Social Security? - Ask Rusty

  28. Should I Claim Social Security at 62?

    Nov 30, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    Should I Claim Social Security at 62? - Ask Rusty

  29. No Simple Answer to Question on When to Claim Benefits

    Nov 23, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    No Simple Answer to Question on When to Claim Benefits - Ask Rusty

  30. Claim Now and Invest it, or Wait to Claim?

    Nov 16, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    Claim Now and Invest it, or Wait to Claim? - Ask Rusty