Social Security – Two Simple Rules
The rules regarding Social Security can be confusing. But there are two rules which cover many common situations. Rule No. 1 First, if you file for Social Security before Full Retirement Age ...
Social Security – When Can You and Widows & Widowers Start Social Security?
There are different strategies you can employ to maximize your benefits, depending on your situation. If you are married, you have more strategic options to consider than a single person. When ...
Social Security for Singles
The Problem Singles have fewer strategies than married couples for optimizing their Social Security benefits. But there are options available to them to maximize their lifetime benefits. The ...
Social Security for Widows
Widows and widowers over 60 and married at least 10 years are eligible for survivor benefits based on their spouses earned Social Security credits. Also, widows (or widowers) under 60 and caring ...
Social Security – Divorced Spouse
Question I have been divorced from my husband for 25 years. He has remarried. Which wife gets the Social Security benefits? Answer You’re in luck. You both do. Because your marriage lasted more ...
Social Security – When Don’t You Need Part B?
When Do You Need Part B? If you are age 65 or older, you must be on Medicare Part B (with some exceptions, as noted in the next section). Part A is free. Part B is obtained from any of a number ...