I’m Concerned About Social Security Solvency-Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I retired at age 58. My husband and I worked 40 years of employment each. I had a...
Why Won’t Social Security Give Me My Widow’s Benefit? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I have been a widow since November 2019. I retired under the Federal Civil Service Retirement System. Before...
Should My Wife Claim at 62? Will She Get Widow Benefit? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I am almost 64 and still working, and I plan to work until about 66 or 67. My...
Widow Unsure About Her Social Security Benefits – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I am looking for information on my Social Security survivor benefits from my husband. I just turned 65...
About Special Extra Earnings for Military Service – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: How do I find out if I get any extra earnings for my military service of 28 years...
SSDI Denied; Will Claiming Early Hurt Spouse or Survivor Benefits? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I applied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and was denied. So, because I turn 62 this...
When Should We Claim Our Benefits? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: We served overseas for several years, not earning many quarters for Social Security. However, we have made sure...
How Do I Apply with Social Security Offices Closed? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I am 64 years old and would like advice on how to move forward to apply for Social...
What Will My Wife’s Survivor Benefit Be? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I am a 68-year-old retired male and had planned on waiting to collect Social Security benefits beginning at...
About the “Earnings Test” and “Registering” with Social Security – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: Does tax filing status matter when calculating how much you can earn without a reduction in your monthly...
Husband Confused About Spouse Benefits – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I am 65 and still working and plan to work for some time to come. My birthdate is...
Should My Wife Take Her Social Security at Age 62? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I have been advised by my financial planner to start my wife’s social security benefits at the age...
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