Full question: I am 71 years old. My school district at the time I taught did not allow me to pay Social Security. I did pay it through side jobs I worked at in summers and after school, but I’m not allowed to collect the full amount I actually earned which would be about $500…

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: 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: 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: 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…

Full question: Can I continue to collect my deceased spouse’s SS when I retire if I am caring for his adult disabled child without GPO penalty? The adult child has had SSI denied three times. Can he collect off my deceased spouse’s SS? Also my deceased spouse was military. I am 76 and not retired…