Should I Ask for Retroactive Benefits? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I turn 70 next month, October 3, and am making an application for Social Security benefits to begin...
Understanding the 2026 Social Security COLA: What Seniors Need to Know
After weeks of anticipation and a two-week delay, the Social Security Administration has announced the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026....
Do I Need to Sign Up for an Online Social Security Account? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I recently I heard the tail end of a radio program which was discussing “signing up for my...
Social Security Statements
Learn about this important document and why government accuracy counts! A Social Security Statement is a document that outlines earning...
How Do I Navigate the Social Security Maze? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I am a woman, turning 65 this October (2025). It seems that deciding when to claim Social Security...
Should I Take Social Security Now, or at age 70? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I was born in April 1958, and my plan has been to take my Social Security at age...
When Will My Disability Become My Regular Social Security? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I hope you can answer this question. I’m currently receiving Social Security Disability benefits, and I will be...
Should my Spouse be getting half of my Social Security amount? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I was referred to you to ask a question about Social Security benefits. I receive about $1,700 a...
Should I Claim Social Security Early Because it is Going Bankrupt? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: My best friend is going to be 62 and wants to begin taking her Social Security immediately. Her...
I’d Like to Retire Early, but Don’t Want My Social Security Reduced – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I will be 65 this year and my husband is 72 (he retired in 2019 at age 66)....
When Is the Best Time for Me to Claim Social Security? – AMAC Magazine Exclusive
AMAC Magazine Exclusive - By Russell Gloor Dear Rusty, I will be 66½ in June and would like to discuss...
Can I Claim My Own SS Benefit Now and Get Half of My Husband’s Benefit Later? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I would like to get an answer concerning taking my Social Security benefit soon and switching to my...
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