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The 'Who Took My Money' Blog Is All Lies Sep. 12, 2018
A nasty and pernicious blog that is full of lies about Social Security has been floating around the ... Read More
Don't Get Hung Up About Maximizing Your Social Security Sep. 05, 2018
Q: I am a single woman who is going to be 70 on Nov. 10, 2018. I have been waiting until I turn 70 t... Read More
Don't Listen to Your Friends About Social Security Aug. 29, 2018
I get dozens of emails each week from people who are getting advice from friends and neighbors about... Read More
Date of Birth Issues Aug. 22, 2018
There are several key factors that make you eligible for Social Security benefits and help determine... Read More
Social Security Fails Aug. 15, 2018
Social Security is running out of money. You may not believe that, but it's a fact. That FICA mone... Read More
Peculiar Divorces Lead to Peculiar Social Security Scenarios Aug. 15, 2018
Q: My husband and I got married 30 years ago. About 25 years ago, we got a divorce. But a year and a... Read More
Senior Citizens Who Never Signed Up for Social Security Aug. 08, 2018
Q: I am 73 years old. I never signed up for Social Security, because I just never needed it. I am fo... Read More
Tax Reform 2.0? Let's Do Better Aug. 02, 2018
Republicans and President Trump are talking about tax reform 2.0. Unfortunately, it's futile without... Read More
Is Social Security a Welfare Program? Aug. 01, 2018
Q: Recently, I was listening to a radio program in which the host described Social Security as a wel... Read More
Reduced Benefit Rates Jul. 25, 2018
Q: Whenever you mention the reduction for early retirement, you always say it is "about one half of ... Read More
The 'Ex' Factor and Social Security Jul. 18, 2018
Q: My ex-wife was getting divorced spouse benefits on my account. She recently died. How do I go abo... Read More
Widows Must Sign Up for Benefits in Person Jul. 11, 2018
Q: I think you made an error in a recent column. You said anyone can file for Social Security benefi... Read More
A Mixed Bag Jul. 04, 2018
Usually, I like to focus my column around one topic. But today I'll just open up my email inbox and ... Read More
One Crazy Email Misleads Many Jun. 27, 2018
We all know that the internet can be a force for good — spreading knowledge and education to p... Read More
Men Ask About Widow's Benefits Jun. 20, 2018
I get lots of questions about widow's benefits. And surprisingly, most of them come from men concern... Read More
Why Can't We Fix Social Security and Medicare? Jun. 13, 2018
Each year, the trustees of Social Security and Medicare issue their report delivering the news, inva... Read More
The Basics of Applying for Social Security Benefits Jun. 13, 2018
I've saved up a bunch of questions that have to do with applying for various kinds of Social Securit... Read More
Space Needed Jun. 10, 2018
Dear Annie: I am in a predicament. My best friend is also my neighbor, and I don't know how to tell ... Read More
Top Five Social Security Myths Jun. 06, 2018
It's time for me to dust off and update a column I write every five years or so about Social Securit... Read More
More Questions About the Timing of Social Security Checks May. 30, 2018
Q: I think you covered this issue in a past column. But I'm still confused. I will turn 66 on Aug. 2... Read More
