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Expertise

All questions about Social Security eligibility and entitlement.

Experience in the area

Worked for the Social Security Administration for 33 years

Publications

http://www.socialsecurityadviceonline.com

Education/Credentials

N/A

Awards and Honors

Many outstanding performance awards while employed at the Social Security Administration

What do you like about this subject?

The rules are very complicated, so it is always a challenge to answer questions accurately

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Social Security actually makes many errors and they give out misinformation due to the complexity of the program.


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Recent Answers from Darlene Oldendick

2012-05-01 SS Questions -:

Q.: When do you suggest he file for benefits (is there a delay in processing/payments).    Answer:  He should file now.  He can use "voluntary suspension" if he wants to delay his benefits until October

2012-04-11 Spouses SS Benefit:

I apologize for the delay in answering your question.     At full retirement age, a wife can receive 50% of their husband's full age benefit amount less the amount of their full age benefit amount.  If

2012-03-15 Daughter's elegibilty for father's s.s.:

Shannon,    If he has been denied Social Security disability benefits, they are no benefits payable to you or your daughter.  He would need to be approved and be receiving Social Security disability benefits

2012-03-05 Question on earnings and wifes benefits.:

Hello Doug,    Question #1 Annual Earnings Test - In the year you reach full retirement age, you can earn $38,880 or less during the period January through the month before you reach full retirement age

2012-02-21 Assets:

I have tried to do some research for you and have found the following information.  However, decisions made about resources largely depend on the the person making the decision.  I could tell you one thing

 

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