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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How to Handle Social Security Issues When Someone Dies Dec 03, 2025

Every couple of years, I like to cover a topic that confuses almost everyone. And that confusion com... Read More

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Giving Thanks for Social Security Nov 26, 2025

It has become a bit of a tradition for me to run an annual Thanksgiving column. I always think this ... Read More

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Why Did I Start Getting More Money from Social Security? Nov 19, 2025

I got a letter recently from the Social Security Administration. It told me that my monthly Social S... Read More

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Young People and Social Security Nov 12, 2025

The people who syndicate this column have just assigned a new editor to me. She's a relatively young... Read More