We Took Benefits Early; Can We Get More Now? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: My birth date is 1947. My wife is 1950. We both took our Social Security years ago at...
When Should I Claim My Widow’s Benefit? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: My husband passed away at the age of 52, and I was 53. I am currently 59. I've...
Can My Husband use the “Restricted Application?” – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: My question is about the "restricted application for spousal benefits only" I saw referenced in an article. I...
Should I Claim Social Security At 63? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I’m 63 years old. What are the benefits or negatives of retiring now? How do I begin the...
Will Foreign Earnings Count toward my U.S. Social Security? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I am looking for advice on how our recent decision to take up work in the United Kingdom...
How Can We Change Social Security’s Earnings Limit? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: How do we change the Social Security earnings cap amount? Do I need to go through my Congressman?...
About Survivor Benefits, My Own Benefits and Taxes – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I am 67 and still working full time but plan to retire after June of next year. Because...
Can I Increase My Benefit by Withdrawing from Social Security? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I’m 67 and have been collecting Social Security for a couple of years now but I want to...
Does Paying Social Security Payroll Tax Increase my Benefit? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: After losing my job of 31 years in 2013 at 63 years of age, I decided to start...
Should I Claim Benefits at Age 67 if I’m Working? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: My wife and I were talking to some other senior citizens who say it would be more beneficial...
How Does My Husband’s Federal Pension Affect Benefits? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: My husband retired at his full retirement age of 66. He qualified for Social Security but also qualified...
What Should I Know About Social Security? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I’m 59 years old. When do I need to start looking at what’s available for me - when...
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