Oct 16 Can my ex bar me from his retirement benefits? By Philip Moeller Can an ex-wife file for a Social Security benefit based on a former husband’s earnings record, even if he stated that she has no rights to his retirement benefits? "Such benefits have no impact on his own Social Security entitlements,"… Continue reading
Oct 10 Seniors will get modest cost-of-living increase from Social Security in 2020 By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Seniors and advocates complain that the inflation yardstick used to determine the annual adjustment doesn't adequately reflect their costs, mainly for health care. Continue reading
Sep 18 Column: Studying Elizabeth Warren’s plan to fix Social Security By Philip Moeller Warren’s proposal is based on a lot of solid evidence, writes columnist Philip Moeller, but it also seeks to fix larger-scale problems for which there are no easy solutions. Continue reading
Jul 31 Should disabled Americans drop Medicare for employer insurance? By Philip Moeller Here are some of the issues and decisions that people with disabilities may face if they return to work. Continue reading
Jul 17 How to handle a surprise medical bill when there’s a Medicare mixup By Philip Moeller Patients can be hit with medical bills they weren't expecting because insurance and Medicare coverage can be confusing. But there are groups that can help, writes columnist Philip Moeller. Continue reading
Jul 10 What you need to know about Social Security’s ex-spousal benefits By Philip Moeller Navigating Social Security and Medicare can be difficult. Columnist Philip Moeller is here to help answer your questions. Continue reading
Jul 04 How Medicare can be used for people with disabilities By Philip Moeller Figuring out what benefits Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security each provide for a person with disabilities can be complicated. Continue reading
Jun 05 How does Medicare work with employer insurance? By Philip Moeller Understanding how Medicare fits into your employer health care coverage can be difficult. Columnist Philip Moeller provides some guidance. Continue reading
May 29 Do I have to wait for my ex to file for Social Security to get my benefits? By Philip Moeller Knowing when to file for spousal Social Security benefits to get the maximum payout can be complicated. Columnist Philip Moeller explains best practices. Continue reading
May 15 Will I lose Social Security benefits if I sell my house? By Philip Moeller Extra income can change the benefits a person receives from Social Security or Medicaid, writes columnist Philip Moeller. Continue reading