Social Security Q&A
Social Security Q&A: Is There a Cap on the Benefits My Family Can Earn?
Russell Settle on March 17, 2020
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 March 17, 2020
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 March 17, 2020
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 17, 2020
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 17, 2020
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 17, 2020
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 17, 2020
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 March 17, 2020
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 March 17, 2020
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 March 17, 2020
Delaying your Social Security benefits often makes sense, but beware the trade-offs.
What’s the Windfall Elimination Provision?
Russell Settle on September 21, 2020
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 March 17, 2020
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 March 17, 2020
What happens if you wait until you’re older to apply for Social Security spousal or widow’s benefits?
Social Security Q&A: Will This Strategy Get Us More Benefits?
Jeff Miller on March 17, 2020
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 May 7, 2020
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 March 17, 2020
If a husband leaves the workforce to care for kids, can he claim spousal benefits in retirement based on his wife’s work history?
Social Security Q&A: How Do Survivor Benefits Work?
Jeff Miller on March 17, 2020
If your spouse dies, you can collect 100 percent of his or her Social Security. However, the rules get complicated if you remarry.
Social Security Q&A: What’s the Best Claiming Strategy for a Couple?
Russell Settle on March 17, 2020
If one spouse started Social Security benefits early, can he or she pay the money back and start over at a later date?
Social Security Q&A: Will My Benefits Be Taxed?
Jeff Miller on May 7, 2020
Concerned about having your Social Security taxed? If not, maybe you should be.
Social Security Q&A: How to Find Social Security Advice You Can Trust
Russell Settle on March 17, 2020
Social Security representatives are sometimes poorly trained, offering incorrect information that can cost you thousands. Here’s what you need to know.
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