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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Social Security Benefits Rarely Cut Feb 18, 2026

In prior columns, I gave readers a brief history of Social Security by highlighting the major change... Read More

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Questions About Spousal Benefits Never Stop Feb 11, 2026

I've been saving up questions I've gotten from readers about benefits for spouses. It's an issue I'v... Read More

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Some Oddball Questions Feb 04, 2026

As I've pointed out before, I usually find myself answering the same questions over and over again. ... Read More

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Your Friends and Neighbors Are Wrong! Jan 28, 2026

Here is a bit of advice from a guy who gives Social Security advice for a living. Don't take any adv... Read More