Social Security Questions

Social security check in???

My husband and I are both receiving social security. Are we going to have to go to an SS business..

Social Security

What is the best book in your opinion on Social Security that explains the program, benefits, timing, etc.?

Ex-Wife Drawing Social Security

My husband and his ex-wife were married for 18 years. He and I have also been married for 18 years...

Social Security current update?

I have the book “Get What’s Yours” published in 2016. Is there a later updated version? Has much changed since..

Clawback

Is the 100% clawback of Social Security change a result of the Trump administration?

New ssa.gov—- site. BEWARE THE CON!

Do we have to sign into it before March 31, or we might loose our social security? Don’t see anything..

Social Security windfall provision

My husband is a railroad retiree and receives a Railroad Retirement pension. He has recently reached his eligibility for social..

SS Benefits — better off divorced?

Hi Terry I was listening to you on John Williams today, as I do 90% of the time, you made..

Spousal benefit

Can my wife file for spousal benefits if I am still alive? She is retired from teaching with all her..

Should I file for Social Security now

Hi! I’m 65. Have TRS retirement pension. Am eligible for social security as well. I was going to wait but..

Social Security

I need to start my SSI ASAP, the reason is I’m on short term disability, and I’m getting $461 per..

catch up SS

as a retired teacher, what should I expect?

Social security

I was denied survivor benefits from social security because I make too much money. My husband paid into social security..

Social security survivor benefits

I receive a pension from the teachers retirement system. I know I cannot receive my own social security. My husband..

Correct dollar amount for Windfall Profit Payback check.

I was lucky enough to get my Windfall Profit Payback deposited in go my checking account. While very pleased, how..

Social Security

Hit Terry! I heard you discussing social security with John Williams last week. You said that a divorced person has..

Social Security Request, How I Can Fulfill It, and Does It Even Matter?

I’m a retired Illinois teacher, and I’ve just received over $7,000 from Social Security in my checking account. The only..

WEP payments

I received my 2024 WEP backpay on March 5th, $7500 Direct Deposit without applying. However, I did not receive any..

SS Fairness Act Payment Received, but not larger monthly check!

Terry- On John Williams WGN show (March 12, 2025) I texted a question to you, and John read it on..

Spousal benefits

I’m a retired teacher. Worked enough college jobs to draw a small social security benefit but never received a direct..

money

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