Social Security Matters: How do I withdraw my application for Social Security?
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I will be 67 next month and reached my full retirement age in July 2022. My […]
Social Security Matters: What’s the best way to start receiving survivor’s benefit?
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: When one becomes a widow/widower, what is the most efficient way to start receiving the deceased’s […]
Social Security Matters: Can international college students get Social Security benefits?
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: We have hosted international college students for years, all of whom needed to apply for a […]
Social Security Matters: Canadian expat angry about reduced U.S. Social Security
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I am a 62-year-old Canadian expat who has lived in the U.S. for the last 30 […]
College and Military Corner
The following local students were named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at SUNY New Paltz: West Allen, Morgan Sumner and Bryce Swiader, of [...]
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Social Security Matters: Will Social Security be there for me?
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I am 56 and hope to hold out to get maximum Social Security at age 70. […]
Social Security Matters: Difficulty with Social Security’s sign-in process
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: Last month I tried to contact Social Security, who never picked up a phone on their […]
VITA program offers free help for income tax filers at HVCC
TROY — Tax season is just around the corner and thanks to a new collaboration with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, Hudson Valley Community […]
Social Security Matters: What counts for Social Security’s earnings limit?
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I retired on Feb. 1, 2022. I collect a pension from my employer plus a union […]