Social Security and You

Social Security and You

Social Security and You

Tom Margenau uses his decades of experience with the Social Security Administration to give readers advice and answer their questions about Social Security. 

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The Most Insignificant Social Security Benefit Sep 30, 2026

I'm always amazed that the most insignificant of all Social Security benefits seems so significant t... Read More

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Repeat After Me: 'SSI and Social Security Are Not the Same Thing!' Sep 23, 2026

I can tell from my emails that it's time for me to trot out another version of my "SSI and Social Se... Read More

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Bad Husbands and Social Security Sep 16, 2026

I've talked about the issue of bad husbands and Social Security before. But if my emails are any ind... Read More

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Meet Tom, Dick and Harry Sep 09, 2026

There is no question I am asked more frequently than this one: "When should I file for my Social Sec... Read More