Ask Rusty: “Rat Holes” in the Social Security System

Washington, DC - Dear Rusty: I am single and will be 63 on July 1 this year.  I was born in 1955.  I have been considering retiring sooner rather than later.  (In other words, before FRA, which for me is 66 and 2 months).  I have been reading about the “rat holes” in the Social Security system that may affect my timing for when I choose to begin my SS - I can’t quite figure out a strategy as to when to begin my SS so as not to fall into that rat hole.  Can you possibly advise me as to when would be the soonest that I should choose and not “take a hit”, so to speak? Or does it not really matter that much? ~ Trying to Decide

Mongolia National Day

Washington, DC - Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo: "On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I extend our best wishes to the people of Mongolia as you celebrate your 97th National Day on July 11.

Secretary of State Pompeo's Meeting With Vietnamese Leaders

Hanoi, Vietnam - On July 8 and 9, Secretary Pompeo met in Hanoi, Vietnam with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh.

Wine Spectator Announces Winners of 2018 Restaurant Awards

New York - Wine lovers everywhere, it’s that time of the year to update your wine destination list! Wine Spectator has released the winners of the 2018 Restaurant Awards, which honors the world’s best restaurants for wine. This year, the Restaurant Awards program honors 3,759 dining destinations from all 50 states in the U.S. and more than 75 countries internationally.

During extreme drought AZGFD assists thirsty wildlife

Phoenix, Arizona - Water is the essence of life and it’s just as precious for Arizona’s wildlife.