Letter to editor Election thank you
To the editor: On May 2, 2023, we had the Primary Municipal Election for the City of Tipton. We would like to thank the following individuals for playing a part in making the election a success.
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We want to thank St. John the Baptist Catholic Church for the fund raiser that they recently had for the Diana Theatre and also thank the participants in the event.
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Ask Rusty – Why Should a Non-working Spouse be Entitled to Social Security Benefits?
Dear Rusty: Why can a non-working spouse claim half of their working spouse’s benefit even though they have not contributed to the Social Security system? This doesn’t seem right or fair to those of us who have contributed for years from our paychecks. Signed: Inquisitive Dear Inquisitive: This is a question which needs a bit of historical background to properly explain: Social Security’s original purpose when it was enacted in 1935 was to prevent America’s seniors from living in poverty (remember, Social Security was enacted during the “Great Depression”).
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Dear Rusty: I will be 67 next month and reached my full retirement age in July 2022. My wife and I are discussing whether we should take Social Security now or wait until we are age 70 to get a higher benefit.
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Social Security Matters
Dear Rusty: Dear Rusty: Last month I tried to contact Social Security who never picked up a phone on their end. The same with the IRS.
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