Tag: Social Security Q&A
Social Security Q&A: How Do Survivor Benefits Work?
Jeff Miller on December 6, 2018
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 November 29, 2018
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 November 22, 2018
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 November 15, 2018
Social Security representatives are sometimes poorly trained, offering incorrect information that can cost you thousands. Here’s what you need to know.
Social Security Q&A: What’s ‘File and Suspend,’ and Should I Do It?
Jeff Miller on November 8, 2018
The right Social Security claiming strategy can get you thousands of dollars more in lifetime benefits. Some strategies no longer work, but others do.
Social Security Q&A: If I Wait Till Age 70, How Much More Will I Get?
Russell Settle on November 1, 2018
If you quit working prior to full retirement age and wait until 70 to take Social Security, you’ll get an increase in monthly benefits. But maybe not as much as you think.
Social Security Q&A: I’m Losing Social Security Because I’m Working
Jeff Miller on October 25, 2018
It doesn’t seem fair: You take Social Security, then it gets reduced because you choose to keep working. But learn the rules, and it’s not as bad as you think.
Social Security Q&A: I’m Remarried — Can I Claim My Ex’s Social Security?
Russell Settle on October 18, 2018
You may qualify for Social Security spousal benefits from your husband or wife, even if you’re divorced. But what if you remarry?
Social Security Q&A: What’s the Best Strategy to Get the Highest Benefit?
Jeff Miller on October 11, 2018
One strategy to increase Social Security benefits is to claim spousal benefits at retirement age, then claim your own benefits after reaching age 70. Does it work?
Social Security Q&A: Can My Husband Claim a Spousal Benefit?
Russell Settle on October 4, 2018
Your spouse may be better off taking half of your Social Security benefit rather than all of his or her own. Here’s how to make sure you get the biggest possible benefit.
Social Security Q&A: Can I Get My Ex’s Social Security Instead of My Own?
Russell Settle on September 20, 2018
If you don’t like the amount you’re going to get monthly from Social Security, here’s an idea: Get part of your ex-spouse’s instead.
Social Security Q&A: My Wife Isn’t Eligible — Can She Still Claim as a Spouse?
Jeff Miller on September 13, 2018
Even if your spouse never contributed to Social Security, he or she can still receive retirement benefits.
Social Security Q&A: Will Earning Money in Retirement Reduce My Social Security?
Russell Settle on September 6, 2018
If you’re taking Social Security early, your payments can be reduced. But don’t worry. That money isn’t gone forever.
Social Security Q&A: When Should My Ill Spouse Start Taking Benefits?
Jeff Miller on August 30, 2018
Deciding when to start taking Social Security? Don’t forget to consider your spouse. Here’s why.
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