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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Lawyers and Social Security Disability Apr 22, 2026

Q: You have written past columns in which you said it is very difficult to qualify for Social Securi... Read More

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An Old and Whacky Social Security Rant Apr 15, 2026

A reader shared with me an email he got from an acquaintance. It is a Social Security screed that is... Read More

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When My Word Isn't Good Enough Apr 08, 2026

Readers are always asking me to explain various Social Security rules and regulations. But sometimes... Read More

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Two Social Security Benefits You Never Heard Of Apr 01, 2026

I'm going to give you two words. And I will buy you lunch if you can tell me what connection they ha... Read More