I am 69 and still working. Will I get the COLA increase from last year?
Full question: I’m past full retirement age and still working full time. I’m turning 69 next spring. Will I get the COLA increase from last year? Hi there, Yes! When you turned 62 you started having the COLA applied to your benefit, regardless of if you were collecting or not. So yes, you will continue…
Read MoreCan I collect a railroad spousal benefit and does my own work affect that benefit?
Full question: I married July 1, 2022, to a railroad retiree, which retired in 2002 after 35 years, I turned 61, April 23, 2023. I currently work full-time been with company 7 years in October, can I collect of my spouses railroad retirement at age 61, and can I still work? Hello, It sounds like…
Read MoreDo my future Social Security benefits decrease if my salary decreases?
Full question: I am 65 and pretty much retired since last year. Since my salary last year was very low $22,000 and have made much less this year I noticed my Social Security check diminished by $100 if I wait until I am 70 years old to draw. Will it continue to diminish if I…
Read MoreCan I switch from an ex-spousal benefit to my own benefit at 70?
Full question: Good morning. I am divorced, 66 years old with two disabled adult children that have lived with me all their lives. One has Autism, the other was injured at age 22 and is a parapalygic. Can I collect 1/2 of my ex-spouse’s Social Security Retirement while I continue working and change over to…
Read MoreShould I wait until age 70 to get my full benefit?
Full question: I’m remarried 4 years to my husband, age 72. He waited until 70 to begin his Social Security benefits, and is still working as a partner in a law firm. I just turned 69, still working as an independent life & health agent. I have not turned on Social Security benefits yet, and…
Read MoreWhat happens if I am collecting Social Security and still working before my FRA?
Full question: I would like to file at 66 and 1 month for a birthday of 02/20/1957 but I’m still working. Is there a different tax rate if I’m not on my full age of 66 and 6 months? I’m going to continue working even longer but I need the money. Hi, Thank you for…
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