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 ...
Category: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Social Security
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 ...
Ask the Advisor: April/May 2020
I’m Entitled to a Pension for Work as a City Cop… Should I Continue to Pay Into Social Security for Other Work I am Doing Now? Q: I worked in a California city police department for 30 years and I’m now entitled t ...
Q & A: April/May 2020
How Much May I Earn in the Year I Turn Full Retirement Age? Q: I turn 66 in August of next year, and plan to start Social Security retirement benefits. How much may I earn in 2021 without reducing my benefits? A: ...
Q & A: March/April 2020
What is the full retirement age for Social Security? Q: I turn 61 this year and I’m still employed. I’ve read about waiting until my full retirement age before starting Social Security benefits. Is that 66? Do I e ...
Ask the Advisor: January 2020
Is Taxing Social Security Benefits Good Policy? Q: Can you explain why Social Security benefits are taxed? We paid for our benefits through payroll tax withholdings during our entire working careers and since we have ...
Q & A: October 2019
How Do Distributions From a 401(k) Affect my Social Security Benefits? Q: I’m 62 and doing some retirement planning. Can you tell me how distributions from a 401(k) would affect my Social Security benefits? Does th ...
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