If my husband takes his pension now, will it affect his Social Security benefits?

Full question: My husband got sick and was only given 1 years worth of disability pay. He hasn’t been able to go back to work for 4 years now. He got sick and his company closed for good during the pandemic. He have a pension plan. Is it wise to take the pension plan benefits…

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How many Social Security checks will be withheld?

Full question: I want to work and collect Social Security. My FRA is August 2026. I need to make $700 per month over the $1,860/month limit because I need to cover medical benefits for my husband and myself. That equals $350/month penalty. How many security checks will be withheld to offset the penalty? Hi there,…

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Will I ever get back the withholdings as a result of the earnings test?

Full question: I work pastime. I am receiving SS retirement. They take out SS every payday. Will this be added to my benefits at the end of the year? Hi there, It sounds like you are affected by the earnings test, which applies to those who are 1. Younger than their full retirement age, FRA,…

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I am 58 and my wife is 50. We have a disabled son. What benefits (if any) are we eligible to collect?

Full question: I am 58 (turn 59 in December), and my wife is 50. We have a disabled/autistic child who is 7. My wife is suffering from numerous health issues most of which are attacking her immune system. Consequently, she is unable to provide consistent care for our son. She applied for SS Disability, but…

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Am I eligible for a survivors benefit?

Full question: I was widowed 19 years ago. My wife was 57 at the time of her death. I began collecting Social Security payments at age 62. I am now 77 and have been told I may be eligible for a widows benefit as my wife had paid into the system for many years. Can…

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What is included in the annual earning limit of $22,320 in 2024?

Full question: What is included in the annual earning limit of $22,320 in 2024? W-2 payments? What about income from land rent? Sale of a business? Pensions payments? Hi there, The earnings test threshold limits only include earned income, which is W-2 payments and net self-employed income. Other income you mentioned is not earned. Take…

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