Estimate your potential Social Security survivor benefits.
PIA (Primary Insurance Amount): The benefit amount someone is eligible for at their Full Retirement Age (FRA).
MBA (Monthly Benefit Amount): The actual amount received monthly, which might differ from PIA if benefits were taken early (reduced) or late (increased with Delayed Retirement Credits - DRCs).
RIB-LIM (Retirement Insurance Benefit Limit): A rule that can limit survivor benefits if the deceased spouse received reduced retirement benefits.
DRCs (Delayed Retirement Credits): Credits earned by delaying retirement benefits past FRA, increasing the monthly benefit amount.
Survivor Benefits: Monthly payments made to eligible widows, widowers, and dependents of deceased workers.
Before he became the go-to guru for government benefits on his YouTube channel, MyGovExpert, Dr. Ed was a District Manager for the Social Security Administration. That's right, he wasn't just reading the rulebook; he was living it, managing the folks who make the decisions. If you've ever felt like SSA speaks a different language, Dr. Ed is your translator. He's seen it all, heard it all, and now he's here to share that invaluable insider experience with you, cutting through the red tape with a healthy dose of common sense (and maybe a terrible joke or two).
Buthis journey didn't start there. Long before navigating bureaucratic hall ways, Dr. Ed served his country with distinction as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. Semper Fi! That discipline and commitment to service are still a core part of who he is today.
His dedication to public service also led him to a role as a Family Services Specialist with the Department of Social Services, giving him a broad perspective on the challenges many people face. And because he apparently doesn't believe in free time, Dr. Ed has also been shaping young minds as a University Adjunct Professor.
With a PhD to his name and a wealth of real-world experience, Dr. Ed Weir isn't just an expert; he's your expert. He's passionate about helping people understand their benefits and get what they're entitled to. So, if you're looking for some one who can explain complex government stuff in plain English, with a bit of humor and the authority that only comes from having been there, you've found your guy.