Should I Claim Benefits Early and Invest Them? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I am 64 years old and my wife is 62. We both have good paying careers. Our original...
Confused about Working, Medicare and Spouse Benefits – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I will reach my full retirement age (FRA) in September of 2020 at age 66. My wife will...
Couple with Age Difference Planning Benefits
Dear Rusty: I am nearing my full retirement age of 66 and given the differences in age of my wife...
Computing Benefits When “WEP” Applies – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: My wife is subject to the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and I’m trying to calculate what her monthly...
Older Father Seeks Benefits for Young Children and Wife – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I was 62 in February and my 44-year-old wife and I have 3 young daughters ages 5, 7...
Worker Received Overpayment Notice from Social Security – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I have a problem with Social Security. They told me if I went over the annual earned income...
What Social Security Benefit Will My Wife Get If I Die? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I am 69 and have been holding off on collecting my Social Security payment until I’m 70 on...
Mother Seeking SSI Benefits for Disabled Child – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: My young daughter is disabled, and I am trying to make ends meet financially. Can you help with...
Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) Affects State Retiree – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I have a question in regard to the "windfall act." I am receiving a pension from the State...
Married Couple Confused About Social Security Benefits – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: We are a little confused about husband and wife Social Security benefits. I am 63 years old (born...
Widow Asks About Survivor Benefits – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: My husband passed away 7 years ago at the age of 64, at which time he was receiving...
Social Security’s “First Year” Rule – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I’ve been trying to determine the best way to proceed with retirement and could use some help. I’d...
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