Feb 04 2020
Scammers go to great lengths to trick you out of your personal information. We want to help you protect your information by helping you recognize a Social Security imposter. There’s a widespread telephone scam involving callers claiming they’re from Social Security. The caller ID may even show a government number. These callers may tell you …
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Jan 07 2020
Each year, the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is announce. By law, federal benefits increase when the cost of living rises, as measured by the Department of Labor’s Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W). Usually, there is an increase in the benefit amount people receive each month, starting the following January. …
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Dec 03 2019
Social Security cares about accuracy and we want you to get the exact benefit amount you deserve. Changes in the law affect how we calculate monthly Medicare Part B (medical insurance) and Medicare prescription drug coverage premiums. Medicare Part B provides coverage for physician services, outpatient hospital services, certain home health services, durable medical equipment, …
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Dec 02 2019
Each year, the Social security Administration (SSA) announces the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). By law, federal benefits increase when the cost of living rises, as measured by the Department of Labor’s Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W). Usually, there is an increase in the benefit amount people will receive each …
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Nov 05 2019
Every year on Veterans Day, our nation honors the people who risk their lives to protect our country. Social Security’s disability program is an important part of our obligation to wounded warriors and their families. For military members who return home with injuries, Social Security is a resource. If you know any wounded veterans, let …
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Oct 01 2019
Marriage is a tradition that exists on every continent and in nearly every country. Having a partner means creating a family unit, sharing things like a home. Understanding how your future retirement might affect your spouse is important. When you’re planning for your retirement, here are a few things to remember: Your spouse’s benefit amount …
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Sep 03 2019
Social Security is an earned benefit. Your earnings history is a record of your progress toward your benefits. Social Security tracks your earnings so we can pay you the benefits you’ve earned over your lifetime. This is why reviewing your Social Security record is so important. If an employer didn’t properly report just one year …
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Aug 06 2019
Social Security is here for you, not just when you need us financially, but when you need accurate information about our programs, retirement, and more. There are many online sources for Social Security information, but make sure you’re getting the right information. By using ssa.gov, you know that the content is approved by our experts …
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Jul 02 2019
July 4th brings family and friends together, as well as neighbors, to celebrate that we’re all part of a community. Everyone pitches in, combining their resources — great food, music, and displays — to lift our spirits. Social Security has been helping people maintain their independence for over 80 years. In that time, we’ve made …
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Jun 04 2019
Social Security touches the lives of nearly every American, whether at the birth of a child, the loss of a loved one, the onset of a disability, or the transition from work to retirement. For more than 80 years, our programs have contributed to the financial security of the elderly and the disabled. Social Security …
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May 07 2019
Now that tax season is over, it’s probably a good time to evaluate some financial “best practices” for the rest of the year. A good spring cleaning can clear out the clutter to let you see a clear path for your future. Social Security is always here to help. Even if you just started working, …
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Apr 09 2019
It’s National Social Security Month and this year we’re highlighting some of the time-saving features of the my Social Security account. Once you create an account, you’ll see that we already have your work history and secure information to estimate what you could receive once you start collecting benefits. With your personal my Social Security …
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