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294 questions answered · page 8 of 10

  1. About “Registering” for Social Security & Medicare

    Nov 9, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    About “Registering” for Social Security & Medicare - Ask Rusty

  2. Younger Wife is the Higher Earner

    Nov 3, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    Younger Wife is the Higher Earner - Ask Rusty

  3. Will My Social Security Benefits Ever Stop?

    Oct 26, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    Will My Social Security Benefits Ever Stop? - Ask Rusty

  4. “Ask Rusty” is a Layman’s Guide to the Intricacies of Social Security

    Oct 23, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    “Ask Rusty” is a Layman’s Guide to the Intricacies of Social Security

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

    Oct 19, 2020 · Ask Rusty

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

  6. I Need Guidance on Social Security and Medicare

    Oct 13, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    I Need Guidance on Social Security and Medicare - Ask Rusty

  7. About the Mystery of Spousal Benefits

    Oct 5, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    About the Mystery of Spousal Benefits - Ask Rusty

  8. No Dumb Questions About Social Security

    Sep 21, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    No Dumb Questions About Social Security - Ask Rusty

  9. Can I Claim My Widow’s Benefit at Age 57?

    Sep 8, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    Can I Claim My Widow’s Benefit at Age 57? - Ask Rusty

  10. Should We Get Married or Just Live Together?

    Aug 31, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    Should We Get Married or Just Live Together? - Ask Rusty

  11. Can I Hide My Social Security in A Tax-Advantaged Account?

    Aug 24, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    Can I Hide My Social Security in A Tax-Advantaged Account? - Ask Rusty

  12. What Will My Wife’s Benefit Be If I Die?

    Aug 18, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    What Will My Wife’s Benefit Be If I Die? - Ask Rusty

  13. About the Virtues of Claiming Benefits Early

    Aug 10, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    About the Virtues of Claiming Benefits Early - Ask Rusty

  14. Can My Mother Get Benefits from Common Law Marriage?

    Aug 3, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    Can My Mother Get Benefits from Common Law Marriage? - Ask Rusty

  15. Can I Get a Widow’s Benefit if I’m on Disability?

    Jul 27, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    Can I Get a Widow’s Benefit if I’m on Disability? - Ask Rusty

  16. Why Won’t Social Security Give Me My Widow’s Benefit?

    Jul 13, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    Why Won’t Social Security Give Me My Widow’s Benefit? - Ask Rusty

  17. Should My Wife Claim at 62? Will She Get Widow Benefit?

    Jul 6, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    Should My Wife Claim at 62? Will She Get Widow Benefit? - Ask Rusty

  18. Widow Unsure About Her Social Security Benefits

    Jun 29, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    Widow Unsure About Her Social Security Benefits - Ask Rusty

  19. About Special Extra Earnings for Military Service

    Jun 22, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    About Special Extra Earnings for Military Service - Ask Rusty

  20. SSDI Denied; Will Claiming Early Hurt Spouse or Survivor Benefits?

    Jun 15, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    SSDI Denied; Will Claiming Early Hurt Spouse or Survivor Benefits? - Ask Rusty

  21. When Should We Claim Our Benefits?

    Jun 9, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    When Should We Claim Our Benefits? - Ask Rusty

  22. How Do I Apply with Social Security Offices Closed?

    Jun 1, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    How Do I Apply with Social Security Offices Closed? - Ask Rusty

  23. What Will My Wife’s Survivor Benefit Be?

    May 18, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    What Will My Wife’s Survivor Benefit Be? - Ask Rusty

  24. About the “Earnings Test” and “Registering” with Social Security

    May 11, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    About the “Earnings Test” and “Registering” with Social Security - Ask Rusty

  25. Husband Confused About Spouse Benefits

    May 4, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    Husband Confused About Spouse Benefits - Ask Rusty

  26. Should My Wife Take Her Social Security at Age 62?

    Apr 27, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    Should My Wife Take Her Social Security at Age 62? - Ask Rusty

  27. Can My Husband Get A Spouse Benefit from Me?

    Apr 20, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    Can My Husband Get A Spouse Benefit from Me? - Ask Rusty

  28. Social Security for Children and Younger Wife

    Apr 13, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    Social Security for Children and Younger Wife - Ask Rusty

  29. Why Are our Medicare Premiums Different?

    Apr 6, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    Why Are our Medicare Premiums Different? - Ask Rusty

  30. About Working Overseas and Earning U.S Social Security

    Mar 30, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    About Working Overseas and Earning U.S Social Security - Ask Rusty