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294 questions answered · page 9 of 10

  1. Retiring from Work; When Should I Claim Social Security?

    Mar 23, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    Retiring from Work; When Should I Claim Social Security? - Ask Rusty

  2. Using IRA Instead of Claiming Social Security; Disability Appeal

    Mar 16, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    Using IRA Instead of Claiming Social Security; Disability Appeal

  3. About the Dreaded “IRMAA” Provision

    Mar 9, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    About the Dreaded “IRMAA” Provision - Ask Rusty

  4. Will Taking My Benefit Early Affect My Widow Benefit?

    Mar 2, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    Will Taking My Benefit Early Affect My Widow Benefit? - Ask Rusty

  5. Does Social Security Ever Make Mistakes on Benefits?

    Feb 24, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    Does Social Security Ever Make Mistakes on Benefits? - Ask Rusty

  6. Will Selling Large Asset Affect Wife’s Social Security?

    Feb 18, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    Will Selling Large Asset Affect Wife’s Social Security? - Ask Rusty

  7. Why Did My Social Security Payment Go Down?

    Feb 10, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    Why Did My Social Security Payment Go Down? - Ask Rusty

  8. What Happens To My Social Security If I Die At Age 62?

    Feb 4, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    What Happens To My Social Security If I Die At Age 62?

  9. We Took Benefits Early; Can We Get More Now?

    Jan 21, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    We Took Benefits Early; Can We Get More Now? - Ask Rusty

  10. When Should I Claim My Widow’s Benefit?

    Jan 13, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    When Should I Claim My Widow’s Benefit? - Ask Rusty

  11. Can My Husband use the “Restricted Application?”

    Jan 6, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    Can My Husband use the “Restricted Application?” - Ask Rusty

  12. Should I Claim Social Security At 63?

    Dec 30, 2019 · Ask Rusty

    Should I Claim Social Security At 63? - Ask Rusty

  13. Will Foreign Earnings Count toward my U.S. Social Security?

    Dec 23, 2019 · Ask Rusty

    Will Foreign Earnings Count toward my U.S. Social Security? - Ask Rusty

  14. How Can We Change Social Security’s Earnings Limit?

    Dec 16, 2019 · Ask Rusty

    How Can We Change Social Security’s Earnings Limit? - Ask Rusty

  15. About Survivor Benefits, My Own Benefits and Taxes

    Dec 2, 2019 · Ask Rusty

    About Survivor Benefits, My Own Benefits and Taxes - Ask Rusty

  16. Can I Increase My Benefit by Withdrawing from Social Security?

    Nov 25, 2019 · Ask Rusty

    Can I Increase My Benefit by Withdrawing from Social Security? - Ask Rusty

  17. Does Paying Social Security Payroll Tax Increase my Benefit?

    Nov 18, 2019 · Ask Rusty

    Does Paying Social Security Payroll Tax Increase my Benefit? - Ask Rusty

  18. Should I Claim Benefits at Age 67 if I’m Working?

    Nov 5, 2019 · Ask Rusty

    Should I Claim Benefits at Age 67 if I’m Working? - Ask Rusty

  19. How Does My Husband’s Federal Pension Affect Benefits?

    Oct 29, 2019 · Ask Rusty

    How Does My Husband’s Federal Pension Affect Benefits? - Ask Rusty

  20. What Should I Know About Social Security?

    Oct 22, 2019 · Ask Rusty

    What Should I Know About Social Security? - Ask Rusty

  21. Income Tax on Social Security vs. the Earnings Test

    Oct 15, 2019 · Ask Rusty

    Income Tax on Social Security vs. the Earnings Test - Ask Rusty

  22. Understanding the Family Maximum

    Oct 8, 2019 · Ask Rusty

    Understanding the Family Maximum - Ask Rusty

  23. Will My Husband’s Income Affect My Benefits?

    Sep 16, 2019 · Ask Rusty

    Will My Husband’s Income Affect My Benefits? - Ask Rusty

  24. Confused About Survivor Benefits

    Sep 5, 2019 · Ask Rusty

    Confused About Survivor Benefits - Ask Rusty

  25. Paying Income Taxes on Social Security Benefits

    Aug 26, 2019 · Ask Rusty

    Paying Income Taxes on Social Security Benefits - Ask Rusty

  26. About Medicare and Social Security

    Aug 19, 2019 · Ask Rusty

    About Medicare and Social Security - Ask Rusty

  27. How Is My Benefit Amount Determined?

    Aug 13, 2019 · Ask Rusty

    How Is My Benefit Amount Determined? - Ask Rusty

  28. About Survivor Benefits

    Aug 5, 2019 · Ask Rusty

    About Survivor Benefits - Ask Rusty

  29. State Pension May Eliminate Survivor Benefit

    Jul 29, 2019 · Ask Rusty

    State Pension May Eliminate Survivor Benefit - Ask Rusty

  30. About Collecting Spouse Benefits or Disability

    Jul 22, 2019 · Ask Rusty

    About Collecting Spouse Benefits or Disability - Ask Rusty