I am divorced. We were married for less than 10 years. Am I eligible for ex-spousal benefits?

Full question: Hi Martha, I’m upset because I think I know the answer but just wanted to double check. My ex-husband and I were married on 4-29-1989 and we were divorced I believe with a date of 2-3-1999. So, just 2 months shy of 10 years. I don’t believe I’m eligible but wanted to double…

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If my wife is currently collecting based on my benefits, will she collect the same benefits when I die?

Full question: If my wife is drawing on my benefits when I pass will she continue to draw the same benefits? My benefits were reduced because of Federal employment. Hi there, If your wife is collecting spousal benefits based on your earnings record and you pass away, she will be eligible for survivor benefits, which…

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Will I receive my benefit or my ex-spousal benefit?

Full question: I was married to my ex husband for 11 years and divorced in 2003, I’m now 74 and collected my Social Security at age 64 due to cancer but don’t know if my ex had started collecting Social Security and still working part time and he’s now 72. How do I know if…

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Can you earn work credits from a self-employment business?

Full question: This question is for my mother. She is 67 and she would like to apply for Social Security benefits. She has been a homemaker until my Dad decided to get a small Cafe going. This business is in my mom’s name and my question is, may we apply the last 6 credits she…

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I have a pension from the UK. How will the WEP affect me?

Full question: I am receiving ex spousal benefits and have just become eligible for my own benefits although I am over FRA. I have a U.K. state pension. How will WEP affect me.? Will I still receive the same spousal benefit that I was receiving before? Hi there, If you are receiving ex-spousal benefits and…

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Will my husband’s benefit amount increase when I file for my benefits at age 70?

Full question: My husband is age 50 and has been receiving SSDI income since age 30. I am 63 and intend to file for SS at age 70. Will my husband get a step up based on my PIA at my FRA or is it based on when he reaches his FRA? Hi there, When…

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