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April 14, 2025 By Liz Weston 2 Comments

Q&A: Spousal and survivor benefits operate by different rules

Dear Liz: I believe you provided bad information to the woman inquiring about Social Security spousal benefits for her husband. You suggested to her that since she was the higher income spouse, that she wait until age 70 to maximize the benefit her husband could receive. I used to think that was the case as […]

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Q&A: Credit card debt doesn’t disappear when you die

Dear Liz: I am an 80-year-old female in generally good health. My only family is my unmarried 54-year-old son. The only debt I have is credit card debt of about $30,000 at 0% interest. It’s in my name alone. My house and car have been registered with “transfer on death” designations. My son’s name is […]

April 7, 2025 By Liz Weston

Q&A: Planning for retirement in a volatile market

Dear Liz: I have a retirement account at work and a stock portfolio. Both are down significantly this year and I’m tired of losing money. What are the safest options now? Answer: Before the “what” you need to think about the “why” and the “when.” Why are you investing in the first place? And when […]

April 7, 2025 By Liz Weston

Q&A: Should retired teacher return to work?

Dear Liz: I am a retired special education teacher who receives a government pension. The recent law change now permits me to also receive Social Security. I have 38 of the 40 credits required in order to qualify. Am I better off getting a job to earn those two credits? Another teacher explained to me […]

April 7, 2025 By Liz Weston

Q&A: Not everyone benefits from the Social Security Fairness Act

Dear Liz: My husband passed away in January 2024. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 37 years. He drew off of my Social Security since he did not pay in. How will the change in the windfall elimination provision affect me? Answer: It may not. Social Security has promised to increase benefits and […]

March 31, 2025 By Liz Weston

Q&A: Losing a home in a fire, then being hit with a ‘casualty gain’

Dear Liz: My house was burned down in the Palisades fire. I lived in the house for 25 years and lost everything. I thought there may be a silver lining with tax deductions. Much to my surprise, I am supposed to use the purchase price from 25 years ago as my adjusted cost basis. The […]

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