Larry, my mother is 84 and I have just begun seeing all her finances. I discovered she never recieved any money from my vetran father, pension, retirement, etc. My father served over 20 years, spent nearly 6 years on foreign soil, Kore and 2 tours in Viet Nam. He retired as a Major and unfortunately he came home with many psychological issues. He did try the VA hospital and was on suicide watch. They sent him homw and not to long after he committed suicide. Where would all of his retirement have gone? I have tried so many avenues and conflictng info.

My mom is giving her mobile home to her granddaughter to use as a trade in on a newer mobile home. My mom is on social security. What is best to do... gift the house or just sign the title to the mobile home company? How will either effect her social security?

Hi. It won't affect your mother's Social Security benefits regardless of what she does with her mobile home.

Best, Jerry

I am a US citizen who was a housewife for many years. My Japanese ex-husband worked in both Switzerland and Japan. Can you advise me on whether (and when) I can get social security benefits from either or both these countries – and whether that could impact the amount I am eligible for under my own SS account?

Hi. I don't know whether or not you might be eligible for benefits based on your ex-husband's earnings outside of the U.S., but if you are, it would have no effect on any U.S. Social Security benefits for which you may be eligible.

My husband passed away October 28,2021 and was awarded his disability the following week I as his window filled to receive his benefits well now they are saying that all of his back pay is going to be withheld for back child support, can they really with hold it from me???

Does the My Social Security estimate calculator include or exclude the 8.7% increase in benefits?

Does the My Social Security estimate calculator include or exclude the 8.7% increase in benefits?

Hi.

if you are on ssi and did not receive the cola social security 2022 1,657, who do you contact about it.

Hi. By SSI, I'm not sure if you're referring to Supplemental Security Income or Social Security. If you're receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the maximum monthly payment amount is currently $841. But, if you're receiving Social Security benefits then your benefit rate would depend on the type of benefit you receive and the earnings history of the worker on whose record you're eligible for benefits.

Are we getting a stimulus payment or not

Hi. Not from Social Security, and since Social Security is my only area of expertise, that's all I can tell you.

Best, Jerry

I am apply for Social Security and they have asked me to fill out form SSA 795. I am not sure what to put int the box titled "Understanding that this statement is for the us of the Social Security Administration, I hereby certify that: " What do I put there? Thanks.

If you have all your working credits and your a Green Card holder, and move to the UK

Hi. If you have at least 40 quarters (QC) of Social Security coverage, you'll be able to collect Social Security retirement benefits as early as age 62 even if you move to the UK.

Best, Jerry