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Ask Rusty: Should I Apply for SS if I’m 78 & Still Working?
Dear Rusty: I am 78, still working, have a good health-care plan, and I make a nice salary. Can I still get my Social Security
VIEWPOINT: Ask Rusty: How Does SSDI Work with Private Disability Insurance?
Dear Rusty: If someone is collecting long-term disability through his/her company and the company states the employee also must apply through Social Security, how does
Ask Rusty: About Working While Collecting Early SS Benefits
Dear Rusty: How much would be withheld from my Social Security benefits? I am 62 and can claim about $1,900 a month now. I’m still
Ask Rusty: Must I Pay Income Tax on my SS Benefits?
Dear Rusty: I do not recall the rules on my income-tax obligation for Social Security (SS) benefits. Can you please explain these rules to me?
Ask Rusty: About Payroll Tax & Income Tax on Social Security
Dear Rusty: Is it possible for you to go over how the Federal withholding tax is computed on Social Security benefits? Signed: Curious Taxpayer Dear
Ask Rusty: About the Earnings Test & Taxation of Social Security Benefits
Dear Rusty: I’m 63, married, and we file a joint tax return. If I claim Social Security (SS) now and keep working and earn $7,000
Ask Rusty: Please Help Us with Social Security Planning
Dear Rusty: Would you please advise on mine and my wife’s Social Security (SS) planning? I’m age 69 and 2 months, my wife is age
Ask Rusty: I’m Confused About Taking Medicare and Social Security
Dear Rusty: I just turned 64 and now get stuff about Medicare and Medigap and so on. I really don’t know how to retire when
VIEWPOINT: Ask Rusty: Do Medicare Part A and B Backup My Medicare Advantage Plan?
Dear Rusty: I was told that I can use Medicare Parts A and B as secondary coverage to my Medicare Advantage plan. Is that true?
ASK RUSTY: Will I Have Any Social Security Benefits?
Dear Rusty: I’m 60 years of age and wonder if I will have any Social Security retirement benefits. After all, I did purchase them. Signed: