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MARGENAU: Questions I’m Asked Over and Over Again
In the 28 years I’ve been writing this column, I bet I’ve written 128 columns about the most common questions I get. However, I suppose not everyone is clipping those […]
MAREGNAU: Social Security Disability Benefits and Incentives to Work
Q: I am 57 years old and getting Social Security disability benefits. I understand I can work and make $23,000 and still keep my disability checks. Is this true? A: No, […]
MARGENAU: World War II History With a Social Security Link
My wife and I were recently doing a little house cleaning and downsizing. Specifically, we were going through many of our old books. We’ve finally decided that having shelves and […]
MARGENAU: Another Grim Report from Social Security Trustees
I’m a little late in getting to this issue. But as the old adage goes — better late than never. This column is going to be about the annual report […]
MARGENAU: Your Right to File a Claim
If you think you are eligible for Social Security benefits, you have every right to file a claim for those benefits. This is a message I’ve delivered before in this […]
MARGENAU: No Magic Answers
There is probably no question I am asked more often than some version of this: “When should I file for Social Security?” And I’ve discerned from my emails over the […]
MARGENAU: Social Security Benefit Computation Tidbits
I’ve written many columns explaining how Social Security benefits are figured. So, I’m not really going to do that today. Instead, I’m going to answer some emails from readers that […]
MARGENAU: Social Security Administration Service Still Gets High Marks
Well, the votes are in. (Actually, they are still coming in, but I had to cut them off at some point and compile results.) Anyway, I’m shocked! Several weeks ago, […]
MARGENAU: Myths About Divorced Women and Social Security
I guess not all marriages are made in heaven! I say that because of the surprising number of questions I get from divorced women about Social Security. Or from divorced […]
MARGENAU: Will Your Social Security Check Follow You if You Move Overseas?
I’ve been getting more than a few emails lately from folks who say they plan to move overseas. Some told me they just want to escape the political turmoil in […]
MARGENAU: Retirees With Adult Children Who Are Disabled
Whenever I see a parent with a disabled child, it tugs at my heartstrings. On the one hand, I can’t imagine the hardships they must face almost every day. I […]
MARGENAU: Time for Another Survey of SSA Services
Sadly, there has been more than a little bit of “government bashing” going on lately. In addition to general rants about alleged government inefficiency, government employees come in for more […]
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