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Ask Rusty – Can A Working Widow Collect Survivor Benefits?
Dear Rusty: I'm 63 and still employed. My husband passed away 7 years ago at the age of 58. Am...
Ask Rusty – For Some Simple Guidance About Medicare
Dear Rusty: I’m nearing 68 years old, have never signed up for Medicare but thinking that I should look into...
Ask Rusty – Octogenarian Asks About Wife’s Spousal and Survivor Benefits
Dear Rusty: I am now 80 and my wife is 76, and we both took early Social Security benefits at...
Ask Rusty – About Applying for Social Security Benefits
Dear Rusty: I will be turning 65 this December and will most likely continue working until July of 2024 at...
Ask Rusty – Surviving Spouse Benefits Explained
Dear Rusty: If I file at age 63 what percentage does my wife receive if I die? Does this percentage...
Ask Rusty – Younger Widow Asks About Collecting Survivor Benefits
Dear Rusty: My husband died several years ago in 2019. It is my understanding that I should be receiving some...
Ask Rusty – Can My Wife Claim a Spouse Benefit First?
Dear Rusty: I have been getting Social Security since age 66. My wife turned 62 in June. We are thinking...
Ask Rusty – What Are My Wife’s Benefits While I’m Living and as My Widow?
Dear Rusty: I will be 70 in January and my wife will be 65 in February, at which time we...
Ask Rusty – Do My Canadian Earnings Count Toward U.S. Social Security?
Dear Rusty: I am a 62 year old Canadian holding a green card and I have lived in the US...
Ask Rusty – How Do We Apply for My Wife’s Spousal Benefit?
Dear Rusty: I am 70 years old and just started receiving my Social Security benefits about 4 months ago and...
Ask Rusty – I’m 78 and Still Working; Should I Apply for Social Security?
Dear Rusty: I am 78, still working, have a good healthcare plan and I make a nice salary. Can I...
Ask Rusty – What Benefits Do My Wife, and my Ex-wife, Get If I Die?
Dear Rusty: I am a 77 year old married male. I am retired and started drawing Social Security at age...
Ask Rusty – I’m Getting Spouse Benefits – What Happens to My Own?
Dear Rusty: I was born in late 1951. When I retired 5 years ago, I was made aware that my...
Ask Rusty – Will Claiming Early Affect My Wife’s Survivor Benefit?
Dear Rusty: My wife will be turning 62 and eligible to collect Social Security this year. We realize it will...
Ask Rusty – How Does Social Security Disability Work with Private Disability Insurance?
Dear Rusty: If someone is collecting long-term disability through their company and the company states the employee also must apply...
Ask Rusty – My Husband Still Works; Must He Enroll in Medicare at age 65?
Dear Rusty: There is confusion between my husband and me on when he should file for Medicare. My husband will...
Is My COLA Increase Based on My Current SS Benefit? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I started collecting SS when I turned 70 to maximize my income. One factor that is never mentioned...
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