Will My Social Security Benefits Be Reduced? Q: I was born in 1960 and I’ve read that my Social Security benefits may be reduced. Has your group learned anything new about this issue? I turn 62 next year. A: TSC ...
Ask the Advisor: October/November 2021
What Is The Financial Impact of Widowhood? Q: What is the financial impact of widowhood? I became a widow in 2019 and within days, Social Security notified me that I would receive my husband's benefit but would also ...
Ask the Advisor: August 2021
Q: Why Can’t Legal Guardians Receive Social Security Benefits on Behalf of Grandchild? Q: We are raising our 6-year-old grandson under permanent court ordered guardianship to age 18. However, we are not allowed an a ...
Frequently Asked Question: July 2021
Does Congress Plan to Fix An Impending Social Security Cut? Q: Have you heard anything about congress fixing a Social Security cut for those of us born in 1960? — K.S. A: TSCL has been getting a steady stream of ...
Ask the Advisor: June 2021
What Is Congress Doing to Prevent My Benefits From Being Reduced? Q: I read your story about a potential Social Security benefit cut affecting people who were born in 1960. Has Congress taken any action yet to corre ...
Q & A: March 2021
Can You Tell Me My Full Retirement Age? Q: I was born May 10, 1960. Can you tell me my retirement age? I’ve read that the retirement age for Social Security is rising. How does this affect the amount that I receiv ...
Q & A: January 2021
Can I Work and Receive Social Security Benefits at the Same Time? Q: I lost my job a few months ago and at age 64, recently started Social Security retirement benefits. I just found out that I can work and still rec ...
Ask the Advisor: January 2021
My Husband Had a stroke at 62. Would He Qualify For Social Security Disability? Q: My husband who is diabetic and has high blood pressure, underwent surgery for colon cancer in March of 2020. He recovered and retur ...
Q & A: August 2020
My Ex-Spouse Died. Would I Qualify For Widow’s Benefits Even Though I’m Re-married? Q: I’ve been out of work since late March. The company that I was working for is in the process of declaring bankruptcy, and I hav ...
Ask the Advisor: August 2020
Is Taking a Loan Against Your Social Security Benefits a Reasonable Option When You are Out of Work? Q: Recently I read about a stimulus proposal that would allow people who are out of work to access $5,000 of Socia ...