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Life goes on. That is what we day, but a piece of advice from me keep saying to ourselves. But I when I’m in uniform. Stop flipping think we are all getting a little me off! sideways these days. It doesn’t hurt my feelings—in

Covid-19 wasn’t in fact, it’s soothing. I the bag, yet we started have thick skin and acting as if it never married twice. There existed. Crowds on July is nothing you can 4 completely ignored say that has not been the distancing advice thrown at me dozens of and yes, they were times before. kids, meaning the And, while we’re on under-25 crowd -- you the topic, what in the know, the ones who world do you think will live forever. will come of the talk They had to close the beaches again to STAY SAFE of “defunding” police that has become so keep the knuckleheads Steve Rose is a retired popular? You will feel from congregating Sandy Springs Police the effects and you’re there. The information is out there, although I too am getting a bit tired of ABC-TV anchor Captain, veteran Fulton County police officer and freelance writer. He is the author the book “Why Do My Mystic Journeys not going to like it. What do you think happens when they cut money from the David Muir’s over Always Lead to the Waffle police budget? Services the top “Doom and House?” and the column are affected. NonGloom Report of the “View from a Cop.” emergency calls just Day.” (Another thing, sit there, waiting for David: sit back in the chair and do the next available officer, already something about your 12th grade backed up seven calls. haircut! Am I too critical?) Any police call can turn

Who thought we would get dangerous so the plan to send to this point when we are quite social workers on calls involving sure we are losing our collective mental issues is a design to get noodles and becoming those someone killed. Any cop will tell weird uncles who used to show up you “normal” calls easily become uninvited at reunions? violent. Believe me, it’s not the

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Do joint tax filings alter SS earning limits?

Dear Rusty: Is this true? What are the your personal earnings – as account, which gives you access My wife and I have filed a joint income tax return for years. My wife is working and I’m 62 and wondering - if I start drawing Social Security, does the earnings limit only relate to what I earn, or does it include what my wife earns as well? Is the earnings limit tied to our IRS Russell Gloor is a certified Social Security advisor with the benefits for doing this? Wondering Dear Wondering: Income tax filing status doesn’t matter when it comes to determining if your earnings from work exceed the Social Security “earnings limit.” If you collect reported on your W-2 or SelfEmployment tax return – count. As for your second question: it is not necessary, nor would it gain you any advantage, to “register” with Social Security before you are ready to claim your benefits. Indeed, Social Security does not even provide you with a way to do that. What they do provide is a way for you to create your own personal “My Social Security” online to all of the online features provided by the Social Security Administration. Having an online Social Security account doesn’t provide you with any benefit advantage, but it allows you to monitor your earnings record, get a replacement Social Security card and get estimates of your current and future Social Security benefits to help you decide when to claim. filing status? I need to Association of Mature Social Security know if I should file American Citizens before you reach my taxes as a single to be sure my wife’s earnings are not combined with mine to affect your full retirement age, your wife’s earnings from working will not be counted This article is intended for information purposes only and does not represent legal or financial guidance. It presents the opinions and interpretations of the AMAC Foundation’s staff, trained and accredited by the National Social Security Association (NSSA). NSSA and the AMAC Foundation and its staff are not affiliated with or endorsed by the Social Security Administration or any other governmental entity. my Social Security payment. toward your personal earnings To submit a question, visit our website (amacfoundation.org/programs/social-securityAlso, I’ve read that it’s recommended to register online with Social Security if you’re limit. The earnings test looks only at your personal earnings and, if you exceed the limit, advisory) or email us at ssadvisor@amacfoundation.org. The 2 million member Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC] [https://www. amac.us] is a senior advocacy organization that takes its marching orders from its members. We act and speak on their behalf, protecting their interests and offering a 62. benefits yet. Social Security will take back practical insight on how to best solve the problems they face today. some of your benefits. But only

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