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Tom Margenau's coverage focuses on personal finance, particularly Social Security and retirement-related topics. He appears to value expert commentary and opinion editorial pieces that offer insights into these areas.
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By: Anita Cohen, David Stringer, Tom Margenau
Q: I want to share a little advice with your readers. I have had numerous dealings with my local Social Security office. And I have learned that you should never work with the clerks in the office. You should always ask for the manager if you want things done right.
Once again, I find myself in the middle of an argument that has been going on for decades, maybe longer: the friction that develops between working women and stay-at-home moms.
By: Tom Margenau
It is almost always advisable to simply work with the Social Security representative that was assigned to you when you entered the office.
By: Tom Margenau, Anita Cohen, David Stringer
Once again, I find myself in the middle of an argument that has been going on for decades, maybe longer: the friction that develops between working women and stay-at-home moms.
Many seniors mistakenly believe there's a way to increase their Social Security benefits through secret codes or "do-overs," but the article explains these claims are unfounded and that benefit amounts are typically final after the initial application period.
By: David Stringer, Tom Margenau, Anita Cohen
I'm always amazed by the number of silly and outright dumb rumors about Social Security that are floating around out there. The latest one I've heard is the wackiest of them all. It would have you believe that there is a secret code on the back of Social Security cards. And if you can crack it, the Social Security Administration will send you a check for $3,500!
The rules of Social Security are not made to inconvenience you.
People often complain to me about Social Security rules that they think are unnecessary. But there is almost always a good reason for the rules. I've saved up some emails
By: Anita Cohen, David Stringer, Tom Margenau
People often complain to me about Social Security rules that they think are unnecessary. But there is almost always a good reason for the rules. I've saved up some emails from readers that explain what I am talking about.
If your life has been fairly straightforward, Social Security will be fairly straightforward for you, too.
