Where can I have my SS checks deposited (or direct deposited) so the government can't touch them?

Hi,

Social Security payments can be directly deposited to an account in your name at a bank, savings & loan, credit union, or thrift institution (https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx/0202402030). My expertise is limited to Social Security benefits, though, so I'm unable to answer the other part of your question.

Best, Jerry

Will we see retirement age reduce in the upcoming year?

Hi,

That would require an Act of Congress, and I would be extremely surprised if Congress lowers the retirement age for Social Security benefits either during the upcoming year or any time thereafter.

Best, Jerry

I am living in a housing complex with 4 children. Three of my children where on ssi and ssdi until they went to work. My where taken off of ssdi because they are working, and they where only receiving ssii off of my ex-husband. My ex-husband passed away a few weeks ago, and I was not aware they were entitled to his money, so which leaves me over income in housing and the only way for me to live here is that one of my children has to quit there job which I don't think it's right. They just finally got a job which is very hard to do especially when you have a disability.

I was marred 38 years my ex worked 17 for federal goverment since 1994 to 2012 after my son diie . he divorced me. I am going to apply for my own Social Security and I am scare will I fall on any category of Social Securiity reduccion because of his pension. He ges both Social Security and Federal Pennsion. I am scared since my socal will be only 800 dolars if they reduce how I will live.. who can find out what system he work for if FERS OR CSR my divorce lawyer didnot collect any info. Please help . AH also if he dies the pension will end

My husband and I came to Florida & stayed because COVID hit. We’ve decided to homestead here and I’m unable to figure out how to change our mailing address. Can you help?

Hi,

I assume you're referring to changing your address for Social Security purposes. If you sign up for an online account, you should be able to change your address on Social Security's website: https://www.ssa.gov/myaccount/change-of-address.html. Otherwise, you'll have to call them at 1-800-772-1213.

Hi, I'm writing you because my father passed on November 28, 2020. He was in assisted living and had a payee to take care of his funds. He had a saving account under the payees name which he received from Social Security. The Payee claims that everything that was in the saving account was sent back to Social Security. My mom contacted Social Security with the understanding that she would be entitled to the money he had left in the bank. Social Security informed her that they have nothing to do with his savings account before his death.

I am on SSI and just turned 62 so am forced to now receive ss retirement benefits. What happens to my disability medical coverage?

Hi,

I'm certain that my ex-wife's daughters will not notify me when she dies. How do I find out from the SSA that she's passed? (e.g. what forms, fees etc)

Hi,

Even if Social Security knows that a person is deceased, they can't release that information unless it's required as part of their operations. For example, if you apply for survivor benefits then Social Security would be required to inform you whether or not you qualify for benefits.

I am a widower. 7 yrs now. My daughter draws SSA off my late wife’s work and I draw 4 months a year because of my income. I met someone who is a disabled adult child who is drawing off her fathers work record. We are getting married. She receives SSDI and Social security. When we get married I understand I will lose what I draw from my late wife. I also understand that my fiancé will lose her SSDI. But she is still disabled. Is there anything she would qualify for? Would she be able to keep her Medicare and Medicaid? Will she have to apply for disability all over again?

I understand that a charitable donation to a charity in Canada is tax deductible on the U.S. 1040 tax return if there is any Canadian sourced income. Does receiving a QPP pension qualify as Canadian sourced income? The QPP income gets lumped in with U.S. Social Security income so not sure if it is identified on the form.

Hi,

I'm sorry, but I'm unable to answer your question. My expertise is limited to Social Security benefits, not tax regulations.

Best, Jerry