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Widow or Widowers SS Benefits (8) Questions regarding Widow/Widowers Social Security Benefits

� SSDI and Part-Time Earnings I've been on SSDI for almost 2 years but desperately need to get additional income to survive, espec... Rating : Not rated Views : 0 Date Add : 10-02-2009
� Child in Care provisions I am 62 my wife is 51 our daughter is 8. The SS website seems to indicate that if I draw my social s... Rating : Not rated Views : 0 Date Add : 10-02-2009
� lump sum payment i got my lump sum in feb. i get my other half aug. but i did not get what should i do Support Repli... Rating : Not rated Views : 0 Date Add : 10-02-2009
� Social Security and back pay its been 6 mounts & i have not recived my back pay. i have never recived WORKMENS COMP, while i ... Rating : Not rated Views : 0 Date Add : 10-02-2009
� Social Security benefits I am receiving social security l; I took it before my full retirement age; it is not much and I want... Rating : Not rated Views : 3 Date Add : 10-02-2009
� SSI or SSDI am not sure. I'm 58, non citizen,have a Green Card. My husband citizen,mental disable,have benefits from SSA. I b... Rating : Not rated Views : 16 Date Add : 09-25-2009
� social security benefits I will be 66 May 2 2010. I work and make 43,000 per year. I would like to begin to collect SS in Jan... Rating : Not rated Views : 25 Date Add : 09-25-2009
� Award letter states effective December 2008 I manage a section 8 apartment complex. We have to recertify resident each year to verify income. ... Rating : Not rated Views : 8 Date Add : 09-25-2009
� HOW DO I GET A PROOF OF SOCIAL SECURITY? HOW DO I GET A PROOF OF SOCIAL SECURITY?Support Replied ~ 08-26-2009 19:59:34Dear Juan:You need to c... Rating : Not rated Views : 11 Date Add : 09-24-2009
� Retiring from teaching I will be 62 in March 2010 and will be retiring from my teaching position in June, 2010. Although I... Rating : Not rated Views : 6 Date Add : 09-24-2009
� Social Security repayment with 1099 and W2 simultaneously Hi Carol, I am so glad I found your site. I am a 63-year old widow who receives SS survivor benefi... Rating : Not rated Views : 6 Date Add : 09-24-2009
� working and drawing social security Is the $14,000 limit I can earn based upon my gross pay or my net pay (after pre-tax deductions). I... Rating : Not rated Views : 23 Date Add : 09-24-2009
� SSI BENEFITS MY MOTHER DIED WHEN I WAS 4 AND I NEVER RECEIVED ANY BENEFITS THROUGH OUT THE YEARS. AM I ABLE TO CO... Rating : Not rated Views : 12 Date Add : 09-24-2009
� PARENT WHO HAS DIED My mother died about 1-1/2 years ago, am I entitled to your social security, i am your only son. Th... Rating : Not rated Views : 11 Date Add : 09-24-2009
� Retirement and Social Security I will be 62 in one year, I actually need to retire in 1 1/2 years. Can I retire @ 62 1/2 or do I ha... Rating : Not rated Views : 14 Date Add : 09-24-2009
� son's social security my son is 12yrs old. I'm 73 and getting social security for myself. Can he get social security??Supp... Rating : Not rated Views : 2 Date Add : 09-24-2009
� When to collect Social Security This year in November I will be 62. My question is if I stop working but wait for social security b... Rating : Not rated Views : 11 Date Add : 09-24-2009
� Stop work age before age 62 I retired at age 55 from a major corporation. I sent in a form at that time declaring that I had &q... Rating : Not rated Views : 7 Date Add : 09-24-2009
� mother's social security check Will I be able to take my mother's signed social security check and deposit it in my checking accoun... Rating : Not rated Views : 3 Date Add : 09-24-2009
� Social Security Points I am 7 points away from being able to receive my social security benefits. I am collecting SSI. How ... Rating : Not rated Views : 4 Date Add : 09-24-2009
� Social Security Benefits I have a brother who has terminal brain cancer. He is married but has been seperated from his wife f... Rating : Not rated Views : 8 Date Add : 09-24-2009
� working part time if self employeed I can't find any information on how to work part time if you are self employeed. I am a truck drive... Rating : Not rated Views : 4 Date Add : 09-24-2009
� Social Security Points I am 64, unemployed and have 39 of the required 40 credits of work. I am sole trustee and sole bene... Rating : Not rated Views : 5 Date Add : 09-24-2009
� ABOUT A PAYEE FOR MY BROTHER HER NAME IS CHIRTY SHE LIVE IN VICTORIA TEXAS AND SHE WILL NOT SEND MY BROTHER HIS MONEY MY BROT... Rating : Not rated Views : 2 Date Add : 09-24-2009
� my social security keeps getting cut I HAVE HAD A PROPLEM WITH MY SOCIAL SECURITY GETTING CUT. I AM SO UPSET MY X IS DRAWING VA BENIFITS ... Rating : Not rated Views : 4 Date Add : 09-24-2009
� Social security benefit I am 67 and drawing social security, I am going back to work full time will this affect my social se... Rating : Not rated Views : 6 Date Add : 09-24-2009
� SSI Benefits My aunt is planning on moving to New York city what is the process to change over her SSI benefits f... Rating : Not rated Views : 7 Date Add : 09-24-2009
� Social Security benefits I will be 62 next April. When should I apply for benefits.Support Replied ~ 07-18-2009 20:56:59Dear... Rating : Not rated Views : 7 Date Add : 09-24-2009
� dependents benefits carol-when i am 62 my daughter will be 14-if i take early retirement but continue to work and make a... Rating : Not rated Views : 2 Date Add : 09-24-2009
� SSN application I applied for a new SSN because i already have my work permit. Since 4weeks i never receive it.Suppo... Rating : Not rated Views : 2 Date Add : 09-24-2009
� mileage reimbursement I just traveled 176 miles round trip to a doctor appointment for a hearing test. i was sent by soci... Rating : Not rated Views : 5 Date Add : 09-24-2009
� S.S and unemployment If a person starts to collect husbands S.S after death and wife has been collecting unemployment whe... Rating : Not rated Views : 6 Date Add : 09-24-2009
� SS question My two children 12 and 9 receive SS from their mothers death, and I receive widow's benefits. I marr... Rating : Not rated Views : 3 Date Add : 09-24-2009
� Lost ss Card Ive lost my ss card. wHERE CAN I GET A COPY/ thanksSupport Replied ~ 07-08-2009 19:39:36Dear Rober... Rating : Not rated Views : 5 Date Add : 09-24-2009
� Early retirement I am looking into early retirement. I have unused vacation and sick leave which the company will bu... Rating : Not rated Views : 7 Date Add : 09-24-2009
� apply for medicare what do i doSupport Replied ~ 07-08-2009 19:32:19Dear Pamela: You need to call your local office or ... Rating : Not rated Views : 2 Date Add : 09-24-2009
� social security eligibility My friend was married almost 20 years, divorced; and her exhusband is now in a nursing home. We are... Rating : Not rated Views : 21 Date Add : 09-08-2009
� change social security number can i change my numberSupport Replied ~ 07-08-2009 19:29:31Dear Eddie: Not unless there is a very se... Rating : Not rated Views : 11 Date Add : 09-08-2009
� Medicare cost How much does Medicare cost per month. I have $96.40 deducted from my social security check each mon... Rating : Not rated Views : 15 Date Add : 09-08-2009
� pension information I'm receiving disable social security benifits and i was told that if i had been in the service that... Rating : Not rated Views : 19 Date Add : 09-08-2009
� Social Security benefits I will retire next month just prior to my 65th birthday. I am single and in good health. Should I ... Rating : Not rated Views : 27 Date Add : 09-08-2009
� cashing check from SS I have had Social Security checks direct deposited to my bank up till this month and now I have gott... Rating : Not rated Views : 20 Date Add : 09-08-2009
� Remarried and Social Security I am 88 years old and have recently remarried. Am I eligible to continue drawing my previous husban... Rating : Not rated Views : 41 Date Add : 09-08-2009
� access to my social security site by others i have just found that an ex manager accessed my site...legal or not...if not, what now...they are i... Rating : Not rated Views : 12 Date Add : 09-08-2009
� Ships Representative for Social Security Where can I find out where the nearest Ships representive is located. I need help with a medicare p... Rating : Not rated Views : 8 Date Add : 09-08-2009
� Stimulus Pkg Bonus Hello, It is my understanding that SS participants were to receive $250.00 as a result of the Stimul... Rating : Not rated Views : 24 Date Add : 09-08-2009
� social security check during month of death My mother died on June 13th 2009, is she or her estate entitled to keep any part of the check for Ju... Rating : Not rated Views : 25 Date Add : 09-08-2009
� retirement benefit at age 62 Reaching age 62 in July 2009, I applied for early retirement benefit TOGETHER WITH APPLICATION FOR S... Rating : Not rated Views : 41 Date Add : 09-08-2009
� living with boyfriend and social security Hello i am currently drawing widow bennifits of my late husband if I should remarry would I loose my... Rating : Not rated Views : 30 Date Add : 09-08-2009
� SSI BENIFITS IM TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT GOING ON WITH HER CASESupport Replied ~ 07-02-2009 18:58:53Dear Navazhia:... Rating : Not rated Views : 12 Date Add : 09-08-2009
� Student Loan Defaults I have been unable to repay PLUS loans I got in the 1990's for my son's education. My tax refunds/s... Rating : Not rated Views : 9 Date Add : 09-08-2009
� How can I obtain my daughters deceased fathers social security #? When I was 15 I became pregnant with a child and my parents forbid my to see her father, so he was u... Rating : Not rated Views : 0 Date Add : 08-20-2009
� I cannot retire before 72 Carol, Based on my SS statements, I will not be able to retire before I am 72. I have 22 more yea... Rating : Not rated Views : 37 Date Add : 08-20-2009
� lost award letter What if you call your local SS office for a copy of your original award letter and they can not fin... Rating : Not rated Views : 45 Date Add : 08-20-2009
� federal pension and social security I am 73 years old and just retired from nursing at the VA hospital in March 2009. I was receiving s... Rating : Not rated Views : 38 Date Add : 08-20-2009
� changing address I need to have my ssi benefits to start coming to my address and not directdeposistSupport Replied ~... Rating : Not rated Views : 28 Date Add : 08-20-2009
� Getting Married Hi, I would like to know what would happend to my social security benefits payment if I would get... Rating : Not rated Views : 84 Date Add : 08-20-2009
� Food Stamp Notice I received a notice which told me I was going to receive food stamps effective July 1st, 2009. I am... Rating : Not rated Views : 36 Date Add : 08-20-2009
� Need a summary of SSI I've been living with Mr Smith for 26 years. We have a 14 year old daughter. He is 72 , I am 54. We ... Rating : Not rated Views : 41 Date Add : 08-20-2009
� social security benefits My wife is receiving social security from her own employment days, so upon my death can she also rec... Rating : Not rated Views : 83 Date Add : 08-20-2009
� ADDRESS CHANGE MAY I CHANGE MY SOCIAL SECURITY ADDRESS ON LINE>>> SYLVIA H.Support Replied ~ 06-30-2009 0... Rating : Not rated Views : 29 Date Add : 08-20-2009
� I have lost my SS card I have lost my SS card and don't know the number. I have worked off the books my whole life. I never... Rating : Not rated Views : 31 Date Add : 08-20-2009
� Treasury withdrew the deposit - My husband passed away on May 31st Dear Carol, Back in April I was told that my husband�s first check would be deposited on the... Rating : Not rated Views : 46 Date Add : 08-20-2009
� SSI stimulus package People who are on SSI, are they entitled to receive the $250. stimulus package? Or is it just for S... Rating : Not rated Views : 27 Date Add : 08-20-2009
� Dependent Social Security Hello, I will be turning 62 in Oct., 2009. My wife has three children, one of which will turn 16 on... Rating : Not rated Views : 47 Date Add : 08-15-2009
� dad's SS I am trying to help my mom receive my dad's SS. He told us that she needs to fill out a form, howeve... Rating : Not rated Views : 45 Date Add : 08-15-2009
� when to take Social Security? Your thoughts on the following fact pattern: Husband age 69 currently receives about 1600 apprx mon... Rating : Not rated Views : 55 Date Add : 08-15-2009
� SSI & army service A friend of mine's son is qualified to receive SSI benefits from a car accident and he also wants to... Rating : Not rated Views : 34 Date Add : 08-15-2009
� too much money in bank and collecting ssi Been on SS and SSI for years, sold my house 3 years ago and for approximately 20 months I had more t... Rating : Not rated Views : 61 Date Add : 08-15-2009
� Unemployment Benefits i am 55 yrs old, if i was to lose my job would i be entitled to receive from my husbands benifits Su... Rating : Not rated Views : 45 Date Add : 08-15-2009
� reversing retirement decision Can I reverse my decision to retire" A At any time B Multiple timesSupport Replied ~ 06-22-... Rating : Not rated Views : 45 Date Add : 08-15-2009
� drawing social security If you are drawing long term disability insurance from your employer, can you keep drawing it while... Rating : Not rated Views : 31 Date Add : 08-15-2009
� Social Security Benefits I have been drawing social security off of my mom since i was around 7 or 8 years old, I am now 18 a... Rating : Not rated Views : 28 Date Add : 08-15-2009
� Medicare Part B My friend is on Social Security due to his disabiliy. He opted out of Part B, due to funds needed. ... Rating : Not rated Views : 42 Date Add : 08-15-2009
� Food stamps Can I apply for the food stamp program on line or do I have to go to the Social Sec. office. If I ca... Rating : Not rated Views : 46 Date Add : 08-13-2009
� payee rep if some one has a payee can they sign there own check and cash in the where the payee cant do itS... Rating : Not rated Views : 31 Date Add : 08-13-2009
� recieving benefits after a child turns 18 If a child recieves an SS check due to there parent being disabled, do they stop recieving it when t... Rating : Not rated Views : 139 Date Add : 07-24-2009
� Teacher Retirement and death benefits My mom was told when my dad died 11 years ago that she could either draw from his social security be... Rating : Not rated Views : 54 Date Add : 07-24-2009
� social security award letter can i get on online in am need of one as soon as possibleSupport Replied ~ 06-13-2009 21:07:21Dear J... Rating : Not rated Views : 115 Date Add : 07-24-2009
� SS benefits payout Is it true that there are folks living in the United States, citizen and non-citizen alike, who are ... Rating : Not rated Views : 55 Date Add : 07-24-2009
� soc security eligibility Son, 35, has taught public school for 10 yrs, and has been under Teachers retirement system. He sud... Rating : Not rated Views : 55 Date Add : 07-24-2009
� payment of benefits after death my mother died on may 31,2009. I received a letter from social security saying her payment for May m... Rating : Not rated Views : 169 Date Add : 07-24-2009
� claiming ss from beginning of birth year A radio show that my wife heard this morning apparently stated that you could actually claim SS from... Rating : Views : 52 Date Add : 07-24-2009
� changing address I need to have my ssi benefits to start coming to my address and not directdeposistSupport Replied ~... Rating : Not rated Views : 77 Date Add : 07-01-2009
� 401a and WEP I am with a special district for 10 years with a 401a defined contribution plan and they pay 10% and... Rating : Not rated Views : 135 Date Add : 06-29-2009
� social security and remarriage I draw widows disability social security and I am 64 years old. If I was to decide to remarry would ... Rating : Not rated Views : 169 Date Add : 06-29-2009
� File and suspend with SSDI I am 65, working, entitled to max SS benefits. I have a disabled son, age 23, who has been disabled... Rating : Not rated Views : 88 Date Add : 06-29-2009
� early retirement I am a college professor in the California STRS program and as such do not pay into the social secur... Rating : Not rated Views : 94 Date Add : 06-29-2009
� ss benefits Can I get ss benefits from my deceased husband. I was charged with the death of my husband in 1996, ... Rating : Not rated Views : 97 Date Add : 06-29-2009
� Earnings this year?? I will be 65 this Nov., have been drawing SS since I turned 62. I work part time. How much can I e... Rating : Views : 161 Date Add : 06-29-2009
� social security benifits I am 62 yrs old and my husband is60 yrs. I have been receiving ss benefits and medicare do to a disa... Rating : Not rated Views : 84 Date Add : 06-29-2009
� ssi benefit query Dear madam.. i have my mom who is 63yrs old and she is permanent resident of usa..she has n... Rating : Not rated Views : 94 Date Add : 06-29-2009
� Income Taxes and Social Security If I Work After Age 66 And Receive SS Also ,Will SS Be Used As Earned Income When I File My Income T... Rating : Not rated Views : 159 Date Add : 06-29-2009
� Grandsons SSI My daughter is currently going thru a divorce. She and my grandson are both receiving SSI benefits f... Rating : Not rated Views : 56 Date Add : 06-29-2009
� income from unemployment Hello Carol Thomas, I am considering starting social security benefits as I am unemployed- will be 6... Rating : Not rated Views : 88 Date Add : 06-29-2009
� What kind of social security benefits can my mom apply for My mom will be 65 in 3 months. She is a widow and have 3 children's to raise so she never worked si... Rating : Not rated Views : 96 Date Add : 06-29-2009
� If my Social Security Check comes Due the 3rd. Wednesday of the month. If check comes due the 3rd wednesday of the Month and die before the 3rd Wednesday do you get to kee... Rating : Not rated Views : 184 Date Add : 06-29-2009
� Social Security benefits for children of incarcerated parents i need information on ssdi for a child whose father has been incarcerated? someone told me that thi... Rating : Not rated Views : 420 Date Add : 06-29-2009
� social security benefits My mom just died in an nursing home she was on medicaid and her checks were direct deposit she is d... Rating : Not rated Views : 69 Date Add : 06-29-2009
� SS Letter I'm asking this question on behalf of my mom. I am in the process of applying for long term care med... Rating : Not rated Views : 55 Date Add : 06-29-2009
� Widow's benefit at 60 years old If you wish to collect widow's benefit at 60 yrs. old , how is it calculated for the monies. Also i... Rating : Not rated Views : 192 Date Add : 06-29-2009
� Will I ever be eligible for ss benefits? i worked for the air force and government agency and paid into 24 quarters. i receive a statement an... Rating : Not rated Views : 67 Date Add : 06-29-2009
� Social Security benefit statement for 2009 I need a 2009 statement of benefitsSupport Replied ~ 05-31-2009 20:36:57Dear Lisa: Call the toll fre... Rating : Not rated Views : 50 Date Add : 06-29-2009
� retiring past age 66 should be a crime people work all their life and cant retire and enjoy a bit of life before we die is a shame let the ... Rating : Not rated Views : 85 Date Add : 06-29-2009
� SS Benefits My mother-in-law is drawing social security on her ex-husbands account however she remarried but did... Rating : Not rated Views : 78 Date Add : 06-19-2009
� Does moving to another state change Social Security? if moving out of ca, to another state change anything?Support Replied ~ 05-30-2009 22:20:17Dear Joe:... Rating : Not rated Views : 254 Date Add : 06-19-2009
� Social Security Benefit solvency How can we be sure the money will still be there if we decide to wait? The governments' present st... Rating : Not rated Views : 59 Date Add : 06-19-2009
� Social Security Stimulus package Hi, I received my first S.S. payment May 20, 2009. Like to know if I am eligible for the one time $2... Rating : Not rated Views : 59 Date Add : 06-19-2009
� IRS breakdown of SS paid in and how much I could receive At one time, I had this calculated by a website for IRS, but can't seem to find it now that I'm real... Rating : Not rated Views : 77 Date Add : 06-19-2009
� Parents moving in and their social security. My parents are both in their 80's, living on social security. If they came to live with me, would t... Rating : Not rated Views : 88 Date Add : 06-19-2009
� Medical insurance Can one take off of taxes for Aflac Cancer Insurance costs which are personal and above the insuranc... Rating : Not rated Views : 43 Date Add : 06-19-2009
� Medical insurance Can one take off of taxes for Aflac Cancer Insurance costs which are personal and above the insuranc... Rating : Not rated Views : 49 Date Add : 06-19-2009
� New Bank Account at same Bank How do I give the new bank account number at my bank to Social Security so they will know where to s... Rating : Not rated Views : 70 Date Add : 06-05-2009
� Income used in the reduction of SS payments I intend to retire in May of next year. I will be 65, but my full retirement age is 66. Will the in... Rating : Not rated Views : 102 Date Add : 06-05-2009
� Is there anyway for a child to get their parents social security # I have had no luck in finding my biological father.The detective said if I can his ss I would be abl... Rating : Not rated Views : 0 Date Add : 06-05-2009
� Social Security retirement benefits My husband recently died. I am unable to receive his SS benefits because I am still working and mak... Rating : Not rated Views : 90 Date Add : 06-05-2009
� marring military I was hoping someone could help my children and i receive ssd and i am do to marry into the military... Rating : Not rated Views : 63 Date Add : 06-05-2009
� $250.00 stimulus check for seniors Will I still get the $250.00 stimulus check I'm suppose to get if I owe taxes to IRS? I didn't know... Rating : Not rated Views : 91 Date Add : 06-05-2009
� social security benefits I recently received my social security disability letter and I can't find it. Can I get a copy of my... Rating : Not rated Views : 70 Date Add : 06-05-2009
� Income limits for age 62 retired married social security recipient My wife and I are both 62, both retired and both receiving Social Security. I work part time and my... Rating : Not rated Views : 290 Date Add : 06-05-2009
� When will I receive my first Social Security Payment? I was born Dec 11 1947 I turn 62 on 11 Dec 2009/ born in 1947. Searching SSA i couldnt find exactly when SS would start iss... Rating : Not rated Views : 137 Date Add : 06-05-2009
� Earnings and SS I am a 62 year old male and pastor of a church. I am planning to apply for SS in October when I reti... Rating : Not rated Views : 83 Date Add : 06-05-2009
� Social Security question #1 I have not been getting my SS Statement since 2006. I'm thinking about retiring at age 62 (next... Rating : Not rated Views : 89 Date Add : 05-28-2009
� Retired teacher I am currently receiving teacher retirement income. How does this play into my SS retirement. I ha... Rating : Not rated Views : 101 Date Add : 05-28-2009
� ssa-783 My husband and I are having difficulty understanding how to complete ssa-783. We are applying for my... Rating : Not rated Views : 89 Date Add : 05-28-2009
� creditors and irs My dad just died the day his last check came in the mail (may 2, 2009). my sister and I do not know... Rating : Not rated Views : 83 Date Add : 05-28-2009
� We have a friend who is retired from the USAF in 1984. He currently lives in Germany. He retired in May 2007, however he became eligible for Medicare in 2006. He is covered under the German system as long as he is there. He came to the states in July of 2007 and went to the SS office in Ohio. They said he declined Part B. Tricare says he is eligible. He needs to come to the states for treatment, how can we determine his benefits. I like your email address-cute. Since your friend is in the USAF, I would think the VA would be a bi... Rating : Not rated Views : 144 Date Add : 12-11-2008
� Eligible for disability? Question: Hi Carol, I retired from A***** Communications Co. in 1999 after 31 years of faithfull ser... Rating : Not rated Views : 266 Date Add : 12-11-2008
� If I receive $2100 a month in Social Security retirement benefits at age 66 and my wife receives $1050 month at age 62 when I die will my wife receive more money in her monthly social security check since I brought home the primary salary all the years we were married.. If you were to pass away, you wife would most likely switch to widows benefits. That rate would be d... Rating : Not rated Views : 716 Date Add : 12-11-2008
� My sister's husband died suddenly with one month before the age of 62. She is over 62. What benefits can she get? She also has a 30 year old disabled daughter. Did the husband file for his retirement yet? Was he on Disability? First of all,yes both the wife an... Rating : Not rated Views : 407 Date Add : 12-11-2008
� How do I get a copy of my son's ss card? He was born in Japan, I have the number but I never got a card. Since your son was born out of the US, if it has been more than 1 month since the application was ta... Rating : Not rated Views : 298 Date Add : 12-11-2008
� What is the formula in the "U.S.-French Social Security Agreement" What is the formula in the "U.S.-French Social Security Agreement" to calculate how much s... Rating : Not rated Views : 267 Date Add : 12-11-2008
� For a retiree are gross up wages for fica/fmed exempt For a retiree are gross up wages for fica/fmed exempt from wages when calculating the wage base for ... Rating : Not rated Views : 586 Date Add : 12-11-2008
� SS benefits if we get married My significant other is 62 and receiving benefits and next year I will be 62 and will start drawing ... Rating : Not rated Views : 804 Date Add : 12-11-2008
� I have filed for social security for my son and I don't konw what decision they have made also I filed in one place then moved to another city and then moved back and I dont know the status You should call the toll-free number and ask them what the status is. If they do not have your info ... Rating : Not rated Views : 306 Date Add : 12-11-2008
� Social Security while living abroad. My Mother is 70 years old living abroad. She worked for about 5 years in the US and contributed to S... Rating : Not rated Views : 661 Date Add : 12-11-2008
� My mother is a u.s. citizen and receiving social security benefits My mother is a u.s. citizen and receiving social security benefits but she did not work here.if she ... Rating : Not rated Views : 404 Date Add : 12-11-2008
� Is it possible to have duplicate Social Security Numbers? my name is sue smith(Name Changed by Admin) (Michigan) and there is another sue smith in another sta... Rating : Not rated Views : 645 Date Add : 12-11-2008
� how much can I earn each year? Question: husband is 66 and receives full benefits. I will be 62 in May 2009. If I take early SS ben... Rating : Not rated Views : 570 Date Add : 12-11-2008
� Myself and my wife were receiving our ss under my ss number. So sorry about your wife. No, unfortunately, her benefits cease with her passing.... Rating : Not rated Views : 500 Date Add : 12-11-2008
� I am receiving my dead husbands' ss what happens if I remarry will I get to keep it You will get to keep it if you remarry after 6... Rating : Views : 893 Date Add : 12-11-2008
� Husband and I are going to file SSA 521 forms soon Husband and I are going to file SSA 521 forms soon, but are having difficulty in figuring out when t... Rating : Views : 659 Date Add : 12-11-2008
� How can I get widows benefits? To be eligible for widows benefits you must be at least 60 years old and have been married to the Hu... Rating : Not rated Views : 958 Date Add : 12-11-2008
� I will be 62 in Jan. 2009. When do I need to file for SS if I plan to collect at age 62? When I worked for SS you needed a cert birth cert to prove your age and citizenship. Some inst... Rating : Not rated Views : 607 Date Add : 12-10-2008
� widows benefits after my 1st husband passes I am inquiring in regards to possibly getting widows benefits after my 1st husband passes. He and I ... Rating : Views : 924 Date Add : 12-10-2008
� Change my social security number? I've had Identity theft problems. Is it possible to change my social security number?AnswerIt ... Rating : Not rated Views : 386 Date Add : 12-10-2008
� SS benefits Answer:Disability ends at 65. You should call Elderly Services for the State and tell th... Rating : Not rated Views : 325 Date Add : 12-10-2008
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Thank You...I think what your doing to help is wonderful.. Thank you again and God Bless
Danny H - 7/10/09

Carol, thank you so very much for this info. I have really searched many sources without a straight answer such as yours is. This is an invaluable service you do and I appreciate it so much! The speed with which you answered shows true human concern. Keep up the good work, and best of luck!
Linda H - 6/17/09

Thank you for your rapid response to my social security question...we need running for goverment office perhaps even state represenitive; you certainly would have my vote!!!!! Again Thank You !
Roberta H - 6/12/09

Thank you Carol for your wonderful service. I think it is a great way to get advice!
Terry B - 6/04/09

What a maarvelous service you provide. I have shared you website with people at work.
Patti - 5/28/09

What a maarvelous service you provide. I have shared you website with people at work.
Patti - 5/28/09

Carol was genuinely concerned and it showed....Carol is a real gem!!
D. Wiley Bowers - 4/19/09
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Thank you so much, you cannot believe how helpful this information is to me it will help me when I talk to the SS agent. Read More

Thank you so very much for your reply!
Some of this is confusing...and it seems when you ask someone at S.S. you get a different answer than the next person.
I appreciate your answer.
Mrs. Gibson - 10/24/08
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