The Bradford Era

DEAR RUSTY: The Trump administration is saying that now there will be no taxes on Social Security benefits. Since we’re getting ready to start our 202...

DEAR RUSTY: I just found out, as someone who was collecting widow’s benefits on my second husband (a very small amount) for some time, that I was, all...

DEAR RUSTY: I have been working somewhat consistently since commencing my Social Security benefit income. I’ve been collecting since my full benefit a...

DEAR RUSTY: Can you help me understand? I have paid into Social Security since I started working in 1978. I did have a lot of tax deductions, but I do...

DEAR RUSTY: I served in the U.S. Army from July 1964 to July 1967. Am I eligible for a higher Social Security payment? — Vietnam Era Army Vet DEAR ARM...

DEAR RUSTY: I am a 63-year-old single lady, and I have questions regarding Social Security "early retirement," though I will still be working full tim...

DEAR RUSTY: A friend told me about what he believes is a strange thing in the Social Security system. His wife reached her full retirement age (FRA) o...

DEAR RUSTY: A friend of my wife told her, and she believes, she could receive a Social Security benefit based on my SS benefit that I’m currently rece...

DEAR RUSTY: I am almost 57, divorced after a 14-year marriage. My former spouse is 15 years older than I and made significantly more money than me. I ...