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Social Security

Both my parents were teachers in Illinois. Mother’s first husband passed away and she remarried. Both husbands paid into social..

Social Security Fairness

I am eligible for social security in February. I also receive a pension from the USPS. My ex husband retired..

Divorced women and GPO

When I applied for social security years ago, I had to bring in my marriage and divorce papers and my..

Social Security for Spouse from previous Marriage

Hi, I was wondering if my ex-wife of 20 years would be eligible for some of my SS benefits. We..

Severance – Investment

I received a severance pay and looking for recommendations on where and how to invest.

Widowed teacher and social security widow benefit

If you are a teacher and you spouse who works in the public sector, can the teacher collect a widow..

Social Security

Can I collect social security on my ex wives. I am 66 years old,

Social Security entitlement for a teachers aide

Am I entitled to this boost in social security. I was a teachers aide for 20 years at Downers zhrove..

Credit card dispute

I have a hotel reservation up north in Wisconsin, (we go snomobileing) reservation is from 2023, which we could not..

WEP and survivor benefit – spouse social security

I am a retired university professional and also receive a small reduced SSA benefit. I retired in 2016 after 22..

Timing of social security

Hi Terry: I’m 66 years & 8mos. old and just reached full retirement age. I was planning on waiting until..

Fairness in social security RTD 1-6-25

I worked 50 years and 2 weeks in law enforcement for the Richmond City Police Department, Virginia State Police and..

Crypto donation to charity

How do i donate my COINBASE account to charity and is there a carryover if over $30k?

Mortgage down payment vs payment of principal after divorce

Hi Terry, I need to refinance my mortgage due to divorce. I’m trying to decide if I should make a..

Social Security

I just checked my Social Security Account because of the Recent Fairness Act. It shows that my benefits are suspended...

Thank You

Sorry, but this is not a question. I would like to say how much I appreciate your very thorough and..

cap on taxable wages for social security

Removing the cap on taxable wages on social security is a popular recommendation to increase its funding. But wouldn’t that..

Social Security Fairness Act

Good Morning Terry: I just read your informative article in the Trib. My question is many retired public employees do..

Social security fairness act — more anger

Terry I was a federal employee for over 37 years working for the social security administration at headquarters in Baltimore...

social security fairness act — angry

Hi Terry, I just read your article about the Social Security Fairness Act and need some clarification. I am a..

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