I was born January of 1955. I work full time. Can I collect my SS without any deductions for also working full time?

Hi. Since you've apparently reached your full retirement age (FRA) of 66 & 2 months, you could earn an unlimited amount of money without losing any of your benefits to Social Security's earnings test. You could still, however, be required to pay income taxes on some of your Social Security benefits depending on your total income.

Can Social Security retirement benefits be subject to garnishment?

Hi. Yes, Social Security benefits can be garnished to collect child support or alimony, past due federal taxes, and certain civil penalties under the Mandatory Victim Restitution Act.

Best, Jerry.

Im a representative payee for my children's ssdi benefits they receive from their father and their ssdi benefits were suspended because the bank account that they were direct deposited to was closed and it took a few months for me to get a new account my question is will they get payments for the months they missed while their ssdi was suspended?

Hi. Yes. Benefits that are returned or suspended due to an address or bank account issue are reissued once the address/account issue is resolved.

Best, Jerry

I’m crossing guard for 27 years. I/m 80 years old.
My tax lady said to roll it over to my Traditional IRA.
I DRAW My deceased husband social security.
Is this ok?
Thank you
Pat

Hi Pat. You don't say what exactly that you're considering rolling over, so I can't give you a good answer. Furthermore, my expertise is limited to Social Security benefits so I can't weigh in on any tax advice you may have been given.

How do I find out if my ex is still living?

Hi. My expertise is limited to Social Security benefits, so I don't know if there is a foolproof way to determine if an ex-spouse is living. Social Security does get information from funeral directors and state death registries, so they are informed in most cases when a person dies. They don't release that information randomly, but if you think that you may qualify for survivor benefits in the event that your ex-spouse is deceased, Social Security may be able to tell you whether or not he or she has died.

Why did i get a deposit to my account today

Hi. I have no way of knowing, but this is around the time of year that Social Security normally does their automated benefit recomputations. So, if you had Social Security covered earnings last year then you may have been due a rate increase that has just been processed, which could result in a lump sum payment of back pay. Or, it may be something totally different.

If you went on Florida Disability Retirement at age 50 because of constant joint pain and unable to work then and at age 80 you have found a new medication that makes it possible for you to work part-time will the State be able to fine you for working? My husband died 10 years ago and they did whatever they do and I collect that SS now. About 10 years ago I was working at a part-time job and they said I would have to pay back all the disability I had collected and other stuff so I quit. I really need more income and need to work part-time. Is there any way I can?

Larry,

First and foremost, I want to express my sincerest gratitude for all that you do. It can be extremely difficult to get direct answers at the local Social Security Administration office, especially when each answer differs from employee to employee. Thanks again :-) Some background information:

I'm 67 & currently collecting Social Security. My wife is 61 & our intention is for her to collect Spousal Benefits when she turns 62 next year. We are moving to France in the next few months; should we anticipate any problems with her applying for Social Security while we're living in France (we're both U.S. citizens)?

Larry,
I’m 65 on SS. I will be receiving a class action medical settlement, will the settlement affect my SS benefits and will I have to pay back my SS income ?
Regards,
Max