HOWARD KOSSOVER
HOWARD KOSSOVER: Social Security numbers for baby
How do I get a Social Security number for my newborn?
By Howard Kossover , May 17, 2013
SOCIAL SECURITY Q & A: Retiring early, working, then retiring again 
I started Social Security retirement at age 62, received benefits for more than a year, then returned to work. I am ready to stop working again and restart my retirement. Will my Social Security amount be higher now because I am older? I am age 65 with a full retirement age of 66.
By Howard Kossover , May 11, 2013
HOWARD KOSSOVER: Are SSA benefits affected by pensions?
Q. I work for a city government and keep hearing that my city pension will lower my Social Security amount when I retire. Is this true?
By Howard Kossover , May 04, 2013
HOWARD KOSSOVER: Can Medicare cover family members?
Howard Kossover answers questions about Medicare and family coverage.
April 27, 2013
SOCIAL SECURITY Q & A: How many years of work do I need for retirement?
For Social Security retirement, I have heard both that you need 10 years of work and 35 years of work. Which is right?
By Howard Kossover , April 12, 2013
HOWARD KOSSOVER: What month can retirement benefits start?
If all requirements are met, you can receive Social Security reduced retirement beginning with the first full month that you are age 62.
By Howard Kossover , April 06, 2013
SOCIAL SECURITY Q & A: Reporting earnings while on SSA retirement
Last year I started Social Security retirement. As it turned out, I did not continue to work part-time as originally planned. Do I need to report that my earnings were less than expected for last year?
By Howard Kossover , March 22, 2013
SOCIAL SECURITY Q&A: How does earnings affect benefits?
If I retire this May, will this year’s earnings count against my 2013 Social Security retirement benefits?
By Howard Kossover , March 15, 2013
SOCIAL SECURITY Q&A: Shouting into the wind
At times, warning people to protect their personal information feels like shouting into the wind.
By Howard Kossover , March 08, 2013
SOCIAL SECURITY Q & A: A question about SSA disability
Before the question of medical disability is considered, Social Security Administration representatives first establish if a person has the required amount of work at the right time for their age.
By Howard Kossover , February 15, 2013
SOCIAL SECURITY Q & A: Reviews of benefits are annual
Starting reduced Social Security retirement benefits when younger than full retirement age results in permanently reduced benefits. Your retirement amount will not increase just because you have aged, although you do receive cost-of-living increases.
By Howard Kossover , February 08, 2013
SOCIAL SECURITY Q & A: When to file for SSA disability
A severely ill friend recently stopped working but still gets salary from earned vacation time. Should he file for Social Security disability now or wait until his paychecks end? He also will receive disability insurance soon. Does that matter?
By Howard Kossover , February 01, 2013
SOCIAL SECURITY Q & A: Withholding taxes on benefits
What taxes are withheld from Social Security benefits?
January 19, 2013
SOCIAL SECURITY Q & A: What day do your payments arrive?
Most people starting Social Security since 1997 receive their routine benefits on one of four days throughout the month: on the third of the month and on the second, third and fourth Wednesdays of the month.
By Howard Kossover , January 11, 2013
SOCIAL SECURITY Q & A: Choices for those working past full retirement age
I will reach my full retirement age of 66 on May 1. Is there any significance to waiting until 66½ to start my Social Security retirement?
By Howard Kossover , January 04, 2013
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