Tag: Social Security Q&A
Is a Social Security Benefit ‘Do-Over’ Still an Option for Me?
Jeff Miller on June 20, 2019
Social Security offers some folks a rare opportunity. But there is a drawback.
How Long Must I Wait for My Full Social Security Survivor’s Benefit?
Russell Settle on June 13, 2019
Waiting a little while to claim your benefit can pay off handsomely for years to come.
Social Security Q&A: Am I Taking My Benefit Too Soon?
Jeff Miller on May 23, 2019
Wondering whether to take your Social Security benefit early? Your spouse’s situation can clarify if the move is right for you.
Social Security Q&A: Is There a Cap on the Benefits My Family Can Earn?
Russell Settle on May 16, 2019
An odd quirk in a Social Security formula favors higher-benefit families over lower-benefit families.
Social Security Q&A: When Should My Husband Claim Spousal Benefits?
Jeff Miller on April 11, 2019
Claiming strategies can grow more complicated when spousal benefits are involved — such as in this circumstance.
Social Security Q&A: How Much of My Spouse’s Benefit Can I Get?
Russell Settle on April 4, 2019
A little rule with a funny name can have a big impact on your Social Security benefits.
Social Security Q&A: Can Unearned Income Hurt My Wife’s Benefit?
Jeff Miller on March 28, 2019
Individual wages earned during retirement can impact Social Security benefits. But what about interest and dividend income?
Social Security Q&A: Can I Get Survivor’s Benefits If My Spouse Died Young?
Russell Settle on March 21, 2019
You might be able to collect survivor’s benefits even if your spouse dies before the age of 62. But you must meet a couple of key conditions.
Social Security Q&A: What Will My Spouse Get If I Die?
Jeff Miller on March 14, 2019
Want to leave your spouse in the best possible financial position if you should die? Here’s how to do it.
Social Security Q&A: Can Avoiding Marriage Boost Our Benefit?
Russell Settle on March 7, 2019
Saying “I do” can have both positive and negative impacts on the size of your monthly Social Security payment.
Social Security Q&A: Can My Wife Collect Her Spousal Benefit Before I Collect?
Jeff Miller on February 28, 2019
If you have a spouse, you have a lot of Social Security claiming choices, especially if the two of you are different ages.
Social Security Q&A: Should My Spouse Claim Early?
Russell Settle on February 21, 2019
A reader asks whether his wife should start her benefit early, then switch to a spousal benefit after he retires. The answer might surprise you.
Social Security Q&A: Should We Wait to Claim Benefits?
Jeff Miller on February 14, 2019
Delaying your Social Security benefits often makes sense, but beware the trade-offs.
What’s the Windfall Elimination Provision?
Russell Settle on February 7, 2019
If you work for any governmental employer that doesn’t withhold Social Security, you may be subject to the Windfall Elimination Provision. Here’s how it works.
Social Security Q&A: Can I Claim Widow’s Benefits at 60?
Jeff Miller on January 31, 2019
Claim a widow’s benefit at 60, and the payout can be reduced for two reasons. Find out what they are.
Social Security Q&A: Can I Apply for Spousal Benefits at Age 80?
Russell Settle on January 24, 2019
What happens if you wait until you’re older to apply for Social Security spousal or widow’s benefits?
Social Security Q&A: How Do Spousal Benefits Work?
Russell Settle on January 10, 2019
Social Security options are dizzying: Can a spouse take a personal benefit at 62, then switch to a spousal benefit later?
Social Security Q&A: Will This Strategy Get Us More Benefits?
Jeff Miller on January 3, 2019
There are strategies couples can use to get thousands more in Social Security benefits over their lifetimes. One is called “restricted application.” Should you try it?
Social Security Q&A: What Are the Options for Widows?
Russell Settle on December 27, 2018
If you lose a spouse before qualifying for Social Security, there are several options when it comes to receiving benefits. But what if you remarry?
Social Security Q&A: Can My Husband Get a Spousal Benefit?
Russell Settle on December 13, 2018
If a husband leaves the workforce to care for kids, can he claim spousal benefits in retirement based on his wife’s work history?
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