Social Security Eligibility Rules One of the most common Social Security eligibility questions is whether a spouse who doesn't work can qualify for retirement benefits. When Social Security was first established, most families only had one … [Continue reading]
A popular question that I hear from baby boomers getting ready to retire is "how are Social Security benefits calculated?" This is an important question because it could affect how long you need to work, whether you should continue to work during … [Continue reading]
The loss of a family member can be devastating, both emotionally and financially. Social Security is meant to be a survivor program as well as a retirement program. In this article we will discuss the one-time lump sum death benefit, monthly … [Continue reading]
Many people are upset to learn that they may owe tax on Social Security benefits they receive. After all, they paid Social Security taxes on their income the whole time they were working, why should they now have to pay taxes on their Social … [Continue reading]
Q: Can a spouse collect on her husband’s social security if she reaches retirement age before her husband? A: No. In order for a spouse to collect Social Security spousal benefits on her husband’s earnings, the following requirements must be … [Continue reading]