Social Security Questions

Break even point for taking early social security

You often say to wait to take social security at age 70, but don’t discuss the break even point if..

Social Security Payments

Hi. I just saw you on YouTube (thank goodness). I receive retirement benefits and don’t believe I have ever signed..

SS ONLINE CHANGES

I HAVE BEEN RECEIVING SS PAYMENTS SINCE 2006. DO I NEED TO UPDATE OR CHANGE MY LOG IN INFO FROM..

SSA

I am retired and receiving social security benefits for a number of years. My wife retired about 8 years ago..

Social Security Statement

Im turning 60 in a few months. I received a Social Security Statement in the mail. I did not request..

Social Security Application

Hi Terry – I applied for SS and sent my application in on January 15, 2025, with a start date..

Social Security

Hi Terry, I am retired and collecting my Social Security which isn’t very much. My husband retired after me and..

Retired School administrator & social security

As a retired school administrator, I receive benefit payments monthly from my Teachers retirement . According to Biden’s Social Security..

Social Security

Many people including financial advisors, and the social security website are saying to take their social security at 65 years..

SS and Medicare log in

If you already have a Medicare account can that same user and password be used To set up Social Security..

disability

Terry my son who lives with me filed for Disability. He has not received any information about his filing and..

Social security

Will payments stop in April 2025 for receiving Social security?

SSA Benefit application

Good Morning, Love your newsletter and your time on WGN! I waited til 70 to apply for SSA benefits. I..

SSA/Disability

Hi Terry. I have applied for disability and my final (third) review is coming up in June after 2 years...

Social Security Benefit WEP/GPO

I am a retired Illinois teacher who is affected by the recent passing HR82. My husband passed away and never..

Login.gov

Hi Terry, I am concerned about the last paragraph of the Terms of Service on the sign in sheet. “I..

Spousal benefits

I am trying to find more info on this subject. Can a wife claim their husband’s social security if all..

WEP and Fairness Act applicable to deceased spouse ?

My late husband was a CPS Substitute Teacher for 17 years and also had his 40 quarters of credited work..

Social Security

What will happen to my Social Security if I have to go on disability Social Security? Will I turn 65..

GPO lifted, should I start benefits at FRA instead of 70 to get the higher spousal benefit?

My husband now qualifies for a spousal benefit with GPO removed. I plan to wait until 70 to start my..

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