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Taking Benefits at 66 Means More Money for This Couple Feb. 24, 2016
Q: My husband and I both will turn 66 in July. I have never worked outside the home, so I have no So... Read More
Long Gone Husband May Mean Extra Social Security to Some Jan. 20, 2016
I gave a couple women very nice Christmas presents over the recent holiday season. And I'm not talki... Read More
Three Reasons to Switch to Your Own Social Security Nov. 25, 2015
Q: I am about to turn 70, and I'm still working. When I was 66, I filed for widow's benefits on my h... Read More
Brotherly Love Nov. 12, 2015
Dear Annie: I am a 12-year-old boy with a problem. My dad died when I was a baby, so it's just my mo... Read More
Flipped a Switch After Wedding Nov. 06, 2015
Dear Annie: My 28-year-old son, "Jack," was married six weeks ago. He and his bride have known each ... Read More
Should You Jump on the Social Security Maximizing Bandwagon? Oct. 07, 2015
If you are like me, almost every week your mailbox has at least a couple advertising fliers — ... Read More
Suddenly Alone -- Where Can You Turn for Help? Jun. 17, 2015
Dear Carrie: My husband died recently, and it's just me now. Who will look out for me if I have iss... Read More
Dear Friend Passed Away Apr. 15, 2015
Dear Mr. Berko: A dear friend of mine passed away after an extended illness, and I agreed, pursuant ... Read More
When to Let Go Jun. 24, 2014
Dear Jenny: I recently started dating a widower. "John" lost his wife to cancer three years ago and ... Read More
Who Qualifies for Social Security Survivor Benefits? May. 28, 2014
Dear Carrie: I'm a 45-year-old widow with two children, ages 13 and 10. Since my husband passed awa... Read More
My Mom and the Lady Next Door Apr. 23, 2014
I think it's time to once again share the story of my mom and the lady who lived in the big house di... Read More
My Mailbag Apr. 09, 2014
I get dozens, sometimes hundreds, of questions emailed to me every day. As you might guess, many of ... Read More
Should a Wife Work to Get Her Own Social Security? Feb. 12, 2014
Q: I am 60 years old. I have a 45-year-old wife who has never worked during the 20 years that we hav... Read More
Disability Benefits for Widows but Not Wives Jan. 08, 2014
Q: My mother is 60 years old and disabled. She was a stay-at-home mom all her life, so she has no So... Read More
Your Medicare Number May Not Be Your Social Security Number Nov. 13, 2013
One bit of fallout from the recent trend for retiring baby boomers who are maximizing their Social S... Read More
