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Thursday, October 14, 2021

Ask Rusty – About the Basics of Applying for Social Security

Dear Rusty: I am planning to apply for Social Security...Read More

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Ask Rusty – If I Die, What Happens to the Social Security Taxes I Paid?

Dear Rusty:  I have heard that when my wife...Read More

Monday, September 27, 2021

Ask Rusty – Will My Social Security Be Reduced in the Future?

Dear Rusty: I started Social Security about 2 years ago and I thought that the...Read More

Monday, September 20, 2021

Ask Rusty – Is My COLA Increase Based on My Current SS Benefit?

Dear Rusty:  I started collecting SS when I turned 70 to maximize my income....Read More

Monday, September 13, 2021

Ask Rusty – Will Retiring Early from Work Affect my Social Security?

Dear Rusty: I stopped working at age 55, well before my full retirement age of...Read More

Monday, September 6, 2021

Ask Rusty – About Including “COLA” in Benefit Projections

Dear Rusty:  In your reply to “Confused Senior” about when to claim Social Security...Read More

Monday, August 30, 2021

Ask Rusty – Is It Always Best to Wait Until Age 70 to Claim Social Security?

Dear Rusty: I’m 66 years old and still (self) employed as a home builder. I...Read More

Monday, August 23, 2021

Ask Rusty – Does Paying SS Tax Now Increase My Benefit?

Dear Rusty: I started drawing my benefits at age 62 due to being laid off...Read More

Monday, August 16, 2021

Ask Rusty – If I Apply Now, When Will I Get My First Social Security Payment?

Dear Rusty: If I were to apply for my Social Security retirement (I’m 68 on...Read More

Monday, August 9, 2021

Ask Rusty – My Social Security Income Hurts When I File My Taxes

Dear Rusty: I am getting hammered with taxes on my Social Security (SS). I am...Read More