Increasing your Social Security Benefit Amount – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I turned 67 in September 2018. My benefit estimate is $1478 a month if I claim benefits now....
No Special “Extra Dollars” for Veteran’s Monthly Benefit
Dear Rusty: I am within a few weeks of applying for SS. My 70th Birthday is in April and I...
Maximizing Social Security Benefits – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I am currently 68 and am waiting to take maximum benefits at age 70. I have been retired...
Widower Seeking Answers About Social Security – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I have two questions. My wife passed away in May of 2015, and I never received any of...
Why Should a Veteran Pay for Medicare? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I am a Veteran and all my Medical needs are covered by the VA. Why should I be...
Spousal Benefits and Enrolling in Medicare – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I will be 65 In March. Husband will be 61 In August. If I started collecting Social Security...
Using Health Savings Account (HSA) Funds while on Medicare – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: My understanding is that once I’m on Medicare the HSA cannot be used. I have prescriptions that cost...
Social Security for Couple With Large Age Difference
Dear Rusty: My wife is 63 and I’m 55. I’ve been the breadwinner for 37 years and draw almost $2000...
Ask Rusty – Will My Benefit Be the Same As My Current SS Statement Says?
Dear Rusty: I recently retired after over 40 years in the construction industry. I’m 60 years young and my wife...
Spouse Benefits vs. Survivor Benefits from Husband Who Delayed – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: My husband is taking retirement next year and we went through the application process yesterday. No surprises until...
What Percent of my Benefit will my Spouse Get? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I have heard many different answers on this but there are so many scenarios I can't seem to...
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