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 ...
Category: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Social Security
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 ...
Q & A: September 2019
Who Notifies Social Security When Someone Dies? Q: My grandfather passed away two months ago at 89, and my step-grandmother (who is 85) is having problems with dementia. Her son, (my step-uncle), who has power-of-a ...
Q & A: July/August 2019
Q: I recently received a notice from Social Security that says I’ve been overpaid because I earned more than the allowable amount. I started benefits at age 62 after losing my job. I finally found a new one and I’ve b ...
Ask The Advisor: July/August 2019
What Can Be Done to Address Social Security Cuts Experienced by Teachers? Q: A friend of mine who retired after 30 years of teaching recently learned that she will not be getting a Social Security widow’s benefit bas ...
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