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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The Real Story Behind Social Security Overpayments Jun 03, 2026

I have seen several news stories recently that were critical of the Social Security Administration a... Read More

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More Social Security Rules I Can't Explain May 27, 2026

I've always prided myself on being able to explain the rationale behind various Social Security rule... Read More

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Why Are There So Many Rules? May 20, 2026

People frequently ask me one of two rhetorical questions. Sometimes they will say, usually out of fr... Read More

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Forbes Column Full of Holes May 13, 2026

A recent edition of Forbes Magazine included an article called "Seven Ways Social Security Benefits ... Read More