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Kansas Couple Charged with Fraudulently Collecting Deceased Relative’s Retirement Benefits and Hiding Body in Home for 6+ Years

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas – A Kansas couple is facing charges for allegedly collecting over $216,000 in retirement benefits from a deceased relative while concealing his body in their home for more than six years. Lynn and Kirk Ritter, both 61, are accused of fraudulently cashing in on Michael Carroll’s pension and Social Security benefits, according to federal prosecutors. Carroll, a retired telecommunications employee, had been receiving retirement benefits since 2008, even though his pacemaker indicated …

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Fraud: Kansas Couple Concealed Dead Relative’s Body While Collecting $215K Retirement Benefits

Overland Park, Kansas – A couple from Overland Park, Kansas, has been accused of fraudulently obtaining more than $215,000 in retirement benefits on behalf of a deceased relative, all while concealing his body inside their home for six years. The deceased, Mike Carroll, was determined to have passed away in 2016 at the age of 81, based on data from his pacemaker. However, his body was not discovered by the police until 2022, when his …

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Social Security Taxation: Understanding Why Recipients Must Pay While Collecting Benefits

Myrtle Beach, SC – A senior citizen who is collecting full Social Security benefits while still working full-time wonders why the federal government continues to deduct Social Security payroll taxes from their paycheck. The confusion stems from a lack of clarity on why individuals receiving benefits must contribute to the program’s funding. The individual, who had $4,400 deducted from their pay in 2023, questions the rationale behind this process. In response to the inquiry, it …

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Social Security Shock: Nearly 40% of American Retirees Collecting Less Than Expected

Jacksonville, Florida – A recent study revealed that 36% of American retirees are receiving less Social Security income than they had initially anticipated. This unexpected shortfall has left many seniors contemplating why their retirement funds are falling short. One of the primary reasons cited for the discrepancy in Social Security income is the rising cost of living. As inflation continues to climb, retirees find themselves grappling with higher expenses that eat into their fixed income. …

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Maximizing Social Security Benefits: Working Divorcee’s Options for Collecting Full-Time While Claiming

Pittsburgh, PA – A newly 65-year-old divorcee from Pittsburgh wonders if she can collect Social Security and still work full-time. She is also curious about collecting her ex-husband’s benefits if they are more than hers. The woman visited her local SSA office, but they were unable to provide her with the answers she was seeking. The Social Security Administration has an “earnings test” that applies to anyone who collects benefits before reaching full retirement age. …

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