Full question: My wife and I are canadian citizens. She worked across the border and is soon to be eligible for social security. We have been married for 35 years and I am wondering if I qualify for spousal benefits Hello, Yes, a Canadian spouse of a Canadian U.S. worker can usually claim Social Security…

Full question: My husband retired from RR with 40 year and receives full retirement. I am the spouse getting ready for retirement . My SS is more than RR tier 1. Do I qualify for tier 2 and will that affect my SS benefit? Hi there, The Railroad Retirement Act (RRA) and the Social Security…

Full question: I am 54 and have 3 minor children (9,11, and 17). My ex-husband is 56. He incarcerated with a life sentence. I have full custody of the children. Are they, will they be, eligible to receive his Social Security benefits? And when? Of course, he does not pay child support. Hi there, Unfortunately,…

Full question: I’m looking to start collecting when I’m 68, I’m at FRA. Question is that you are suppose to put in 3 months prior to when you are looking to start. If I put in 3 months before I’m 68, the difference in payout at 67 vs 68 will I get the payout for…

Full question: If you remarry at 61 do you still get to collect widows benefit of your deceased husband? Hi there, Yes, if you are not remarried before age 60 (50 if disabled), you can collect survivor benefits based on your deceased’s earnings record. All the best, Martha

Full question: Hi Martha. Had a case recently where a younger spouse with a small benefit claimed her own benefit at age 62. She will get a spousal benefit eventiually when her husband files for his. When her husband files, does she have to immediately start the spousal benefit, or can she wait a few…