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The Government Shutdown Won’t Affect Your Social Security Benefits, But the Debt Ceiling Might

October 13, 2013 By kristine Leave a Comment

Social Security Benefits Will Continue to be Paid The good news is that Social Security retirement, disability and other benefits are continuing to be paid during the government shut down. The bad news is that some services are not available during the shutdown, the annual COLA announcement has been delayed, and if the debt ceiling […]

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Q&A: Do Social Security Benefits for Children Include Grandchildren?

October 29, 2012 By kristine Leave a Comment

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Q:  When can a grandchild qualify for Social Security benefits based on his grandfather’s earnings? A:  Good question.  In today’s society, more and more grandparents are raising their grandchildren and there are certain circumstances when grandchildren can qualify for Social Security benefits. According to the Social Security website, a grandchild may qualify for benefits on […]

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Q&A: Can a Homemaker Collect Social Security Benefits?

October 24, 2012 By kristine Leave a Comment

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Q:  My wife has been a homemaker our entire marriage for 35 years. Will she be eligible for social security when she reaches the age of 65, even though she did not have a paying job outside of the home? A:  Yes, non-working spouses can collect Social Security.  Homemakers can qualify for Social Security spousal […]

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Q&A: Can I Collect Spousal Benefits First, Then Switch to My Own Benefit Later?

October 19, 2012 By kristine Leave a Comment

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Q:  My husband and I will be 66 in the same month and will each be able to draw Social Security on our own records. My full month amount is equivalent to my drawing one-half of my husband’s monthly benefit. Can I opt to draw one-half of his until I am 70, thereby increasing my […]

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Social Security Benefit Statements are Now Available Online

May 19, 2012 By kristine 7 Comments

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Last year, in an effort to cut costs, the Social Security Administration discontinued mailing paper statements showing your earnings history and estimated benefits. Many months later, statements are finally available online. Starting in May 2012, workers can go online to review their earnings history, benefit estimates, and other information about their Social Security benefits. Up […]

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