Full question: I was married for 34 years and am now divorced. When I start collecting Social Security benefits of my own and my ex husband collectively and get married to a NON US citizen, will I still be able to receive the full benefit of both mine and my ex’s social security? I was…

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: 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…

Full question: I am 62 (January 1962) and my spouse is 69 (March 1955). I am still working and doing quite well (>175K per year). She has not started withdrawing her SS yet. How is her portion determined on my SS when I have not retired yet? Is she better off receiving the 130.67% at…