Ask Rusty: Social Security Disability vs. Spouse Benefits vs. Survivor Benefits

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Dear Rusty: I retired from working last June but will not sign up for Social Security until age 70 and, to do that, I plan

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Dear Rusty: My wife (born May 1962) and I (born April 1963) are retired and will soon be looking to start collecting our Social Security

Dear Rusty: My wife retired in 2015 and is receiving Social Security (SS). I am past my full retirement age, and I still work. I

Dear Rusty: I am 64 years old and having difficulty working due to my arthritis, but I can continue part time as a podiatrist. I

Dear Rusty: I plan to retire in 2025 (the year I turn 70). Given that I’m still working, I’m delaying my Social Security until that

Dear Rusty: I am 64 years old and still working full time. My question is: when should I start receiving my Social Security? I would

Dear Rusty: Why are my Social Security benefits being taxed at all? The Social Security FICA payroll taxes taken out of my paycheck while I

Dear Rusty: As a military veteran, I was told that the final amount of my Social Security should be a little higher as a reward

I have been working since I started collecting Social Security (SS) when I turned 62. Last year, I was apparently overpaid because of my job.

Dear Rusty: I am 80 years old, and I receive monthly Social Security benefits, but I’m thinking about returning to work. At this age, am