Can My Husband Get A Spouse Benefit from Me? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I'm wondering if my husband can submit a "restricted application for spousal benefits only." He is 76 years...
Social Security for Children and Younger Wife – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I am 59. My wife is 48 and has been a stay at home mom for 15 years....
Why Are our Medicare Premiums Different? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: What is the Medicare monthly payment based on? I pay $139.60, my husband pays $144.60, a friend pays...
About Working Overseas and Earning U.S Social Security – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: My daughter had menial jobs - part time - here in the USA during high school and college...
Retiring from Work; When Should I Claim Social Security? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I turned 63 August 12th, 2019. I will be retiring June 30th, 2020 from my current job. I...
Using IRA Instead of Claiming Social Security; Disability Appeal
Dear Rusty: I am currently unemployed and drawing funds from my IRA. I am 62 years old. My financial adviser...
About the Dreaded “IRMAA” Provision – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: About a month or two ago I was notified that my Social Security was being reduced from $1,583...
Will Taking My Benefit Early Affect My Widow Benefit? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty:. My husband is 70 and has been taking Social Security for several years. His benefit is $2,100 per...
Does Social Security Ever Make Mistakes on Benefits? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: Can or does the Social Security Administration occasionally make mistakes in determining the benefits due? I’m now 72...
Will Selling Large Asset Affect Wife’s Social Security? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: If I have reached full retirement age (FRA) and wish to sell a $500,000 asset, will it affect...
Why Did My Social Security Payment Go Down? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: Upon reading a magazine article about the 2020 COLA increase, I thought I’d share the following: Like others,...
What Happens To My Social Security If I Die At Age 62?
Dear Rusty: I have worked my entire life and contributed to Social Security. I have been single my entire life...
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