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Money & The Economy
My Friend is 65; shouldn’t she be exempt from Medicare payroll taxes?
Dear Rusty: My girlfriend is 65 and she just enrolled in Medicare. She is still working full time as a nurse,…
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Money & The Economy
Am I Entitled to More Social Security as a Veteran?
Dear Rusty: I served in the U.S. Army from July 1964 to July 1967. Am I eligible for a higher Social…
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Money & The Economy
I’m on SS Disability; Should I Switch to Regular Social Security?
Dear Rusty: Should I take my Social Security now at age 62, or wait till I am 65? I’ve been collecting…
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Money & The Economy
Is Social Security Really a “good deal?”
Dear Rusty: You’ve said in the past that most people recoup their SS contributions within five years of starting benefits, thus…
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Money & The Economy
If We Both Collect Social Security, will our Benefits be Affected?
Dear Rusty: I reached full retirement age back in June, but I have not yet filed to collect Social Security. My…
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Money & The Economy
Did the Obama-era Social Security Tax Cuts Hurt the Program?
Dear Rusty: I will be retiring early next year but my question to you is: During the Obama administration, payroll taxes…
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Money & The Economy
Should I Ask for Retroactive Social Security Benefits?
Dear Rusty: I turn 70 next month, October 3, and am making an application for Social Security benefits to begin in…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Should I Take Social Security Now, or at age 70?
Dear Rusty: I was born in April 1958, and my plan has been to take my Social Security at age 70.…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
When Will My Disability Become My Regular Social Security?
Dear Rusty: I hope you can answer this question. I’m currently receiving Social Security Disability benefits, and I will be turning…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Should my Spouse be getting half of my Social Security amount?
Dear Rusty: I was referred to you to ask a question about Social Security benefits. I receive about $1,700 a month…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Should I Claim Social Security Early Because it is Going Bankrupt?
Dear Rusty: My best friend is going to be 62 and wants to begin taking her Social Security immediately. Her reasoning…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
I’d like to retire early, but don’t want my Social Security reduced
Dear Rusty: I will be 65 this year and my husband is 72 (he retired in 2019 at age 66). I…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Can I Claim My Own SS Benefit Now and Get Half of My Husband’s Benefit Later?
Dear Rusty: I would like to get an answer concerning taking my Social Security benefit soon and switching to my spouse’s…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
I’m Still Confused about Medicare Part A and Part B Enrollment
Dear Rusty: I’m 64 and still working full time, and plan to continue working at least until I’m 70 ~…
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Money & The Economy
Ask Rusty: What is the Formula for Deciding When to Claim Social Security
Dear Rusty: I am curious about the “formula” to decide when to take Social Security while still working. I am…
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