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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Divorced Men and Social Security Jun 24, 2026

Over the 29 years I've been writing this column, I have probably written a hundred columns directed ... Read More

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How Many Questions Can I Answer Today? Jun 17, 2026

Usually, I will devote an entire column to answering just one question or dealing with just one Soci... Read More

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Benefit Computations: Simple and Advanced Jun 10, 2026

After doing this column for more than a quarter century, I've learned that with respect to how their... Read More

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I have seen several news stories recently that were critical of the Social Security Administration a... Read More