Full question: I’m a retired widow from City Government, and I received a pension for all the years I worked for them. They informed me I don’t qualify for my husband’s benefits because of my pension. I would like to know if this is correct. My husband contributed to Social Security for almost 50 years….

Full question: I am 65 and started collecting retirement benefits at age 62. I became disabled at age 64. Am I eligible to claim disability benefits or SSI? Hi there, If you become disabled after filing early for retirement benefits, and are approved for Social Security Disability Insurance, SSDI, you can switch to SSDI benefits…

Full question: Martha….I have a retired FBI agent with a $9,125/mo pension. It has a 75% survivor benefit for his spouse. His spouse works and has a Social Security Benefit of $1,100 at her FRA at 67….can he collect any Social Security? On his own work record (separate from his former federal employment or collect…

Full question: Can an ex-spouse from twenty years ago start a claim for child support and spouse support and are now collecting from his retirement, because Social Security is now taking half of his retirement from his monthly check? Hi there, Yes, the Social Security Administration can withhold current and continuing Social Security payments to…

Full question: We are married and both collecting Social Security benefits. My benefit is substantially more than hers. Can she collect a spousal benefit (is it 50%?) while I am living and still receive and receive (is it 75%) of my benefit at death? My wife has reduced benefits due to municipal employment.  Hi there,…

Full question: When I retired in October 2019, I applied for spouse’s benefits at that time which would continue until age 70. I turned 70 on October 29, 2023. How do I make the change from collecting spouse benefit to my own benefit. Thank you for your assistance. Hi there, We recommend that you contact…