10 Things You Didn't Know About Social Security

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I read this comment in one of your articles, "If you were marired for at least 10 years, you can claim Social Security benefits based on an ex-spouses work record". We had been married for 45 years I got divorced from this lady 3 years ago and she is being paid Social Security from my account since 2005, not from her working record. I have since remarried and have been on Social Security since January 2004. Does the above statement mean I can increase my Social Security benefits based on her work record?

Albert Garcia of CA 7:51PM January 27, 2013

One could wait until 70 to file for social security if they would like, but no one knows when their time is up. Also one might want to enjoy some free time, I mean by not working everyday and doing things they enjoy doing until their demise, I know I would.

Inez Schiele of LA 7:32PM January 24, 2013

If re-married, can I draw Social Security off my deceased wife?

Jack K. Ayres of LA 2:03PM January 24, 2013

When a person works and pays in social security and then goes and works paying into a retirement plan,retires and social security takes two thirds of your retirement,before they will pay you your social security benefits. I find this very unfair. Evan if you are entitled to your husband social security,they still take two thirds because you paid into a retirement plan., Not all retirement plans fall under this, but I know OPERS does. If you draw retirement from opers,social security takes 2/3 of it, including cola. This is s.s. doing this,not OPERS.It wasn't always like this when social security began in 1935 nor did President Eisenhower change it, President Raglan did I believe while he was President. I wish President Obama would reconsider the act and change it back. It really makes it hard to live on such a small amount each month.I do consider myself blessed thou, I could be without nothing.

Dottie of OH 12:50PM January 24, 2013

I get 718.00 A Month Social Security and SSI total I started getting it some time ago I am 42 will I ever get more since I am not woring it will be hard to live on just 718.00 a month hust on my own income

Edward of MO 8:57AM January 24, 2013

I am 45 years old;I paid $75.000.00 in taxes,before I reached the adult age of 21.Reason being I always had a job.Even if I lost a job,I would immediately find more work.Really,and,collected at least that much,since the age of 24,when,then,started collecting disability,only after I was claimed disabled in the court of law.Now,after losing my payee,and,of course my check now,for some 15 mo.,I re-applied,and,am desperate for income.All I can do is wait.They said a decision will be made,within 2 weeks,over 1 week ago.today.Anyway,I got housing,food stamps,insurance($5000.00)the same amount(a little more)for school as well,with a baby on the way!

Misty McCann of AZ 11:31AM January 23, 2013

what about the windfall elimination rule that puts some people at poverty level put in place in the 70's by Mr. R Reagan Not fair at all

anonymou of MA 8:10PM January 21, 2013

to james in wi it was not reagan who raided ss it was the great lyndon johnson who gave ue that great deal to finance the viet nam war. check the facts. you sound like a demacrat and a union thug. mel in mesa.

mel of AZ 4:19PM January 21, 2013

You can thank our greatist president Ronald Reagan for signing that bill into law. put 0ur money in to general fund to waste!! it was trillions!!! but you know, our politicians know whats best for us .LOL!!! In washington its not whats good for the country its whats in it for me. Ineed money for relection, bla bla bla.never sayed in public. You got to remember,Mass media breeds mass deception!We here and see what they want you to.

james of WI 1:38PM January 21, 2013

the trouble is the government acts like it's their money well it's not it's our money leave it alone repay what you took with interest you so called public servants are know more than a common criminal just like bernie madoff.

rick of NC 10:28AM January 12, 2013