How Do I Change My Address With Social Security?
Social Security does not keep a current address for you until you become a beneficiary. At that point, we may send you letters (even if your check goes direct deposit) about your benefits. Sending out...
View ArticleHow Do I Change The Direct Deposit Of My Social Security Check?
Have you changed banks and want to change where your Social Security check goes? Changing where your check goes is as easy as logging into your personal my Social Security account at...
View Article2018 Retirement Maximum Benefit
As you plan to retire, one of the most important things to know is how much you’ll receive from Social Security each month. You can use your my Social Security account to get estimates for yourself....
View ArticleCorrecting Your Social Security Earnings Record
Everyone needs to visit their my Social Security account yearly and make sure we have posted your most recent year of earnings correctly. If you haven’t done a complete year by year review of your...
View ArticleYour Social Security To-Do List
Now that you’ve stopped dreaming of a white Christmas, you need a new dream to inspire you. Do you crave the spontaneity of unplanned travel combined with the relaxed pace of retirement? Here’s a To-Do...
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Estimate For Your Survivors – SSA Statement
Last week I wrote that Social Security survivors benefits were not included in the original 1935 Social Security Act but were considered so important that they were created as part of the 1939...
View ArticleYour My Social Security Password
Q: On long does a my Social Security password stay valid? A: Establishing your online my Social Security account at www.ssa.gov/myaccount/ allows immediate access to a growing number of services. You...
View ArticleSocial Security OIG Warns About Phishing Scheme
The Social Security Office of the Inspector General (OIG) sent a national warning about an email phishing scheme late last week. The phishing attempt states that a problem might exist with the target...
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Internet Replacement SSN And My Social Security
my Social Security is a secure online hub for doing business with Social Security, and 25 million people have created an account. Current Social Security beneficiaries can manage their account...
View ArticleDo You Lose Social Security Coverage If Not Working?
Q: I have worked for years and, according to my Statement, have enough credits to qualify for Social Security benefits. Do I lose this coverage if I stop working? A: Work requirements are part of...
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Today Is Check Your Statement Day
Noted in yesterday’s post about my Social Security, today is “Check Your Statement Day.” Checking your Social Security Statement is important for retirement planning but, in my opinion, it is even more...
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National My Social Security Week
During the extended weeklong period of April 4 -13, the Social Security Administration is holding the third my Social Security Week. The following is from an agency press release: Carolyn W. Colvin,...
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Email To My Social Security Accounts – 1099 Reminder
Email messages are occasionally sent to groups of people who have created their personal my Social Security account. These emails provide general information only, do not contain any personal...
View ArticleChanging Direct Deposit
Q: How long will it take Social Security to change my direct deposit account? A: This depends on computer processing dates during the month, your payment date and when you contact Social Security to...
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America Saves Week
America Saves Week, February 22-27-2016, reminds us all of the importance of saving and investing for the future. The Social Security Administration is one of many public and private organizations...
View ArticleNeed A Replacement SSA-1099?
Q: For taxes, how do I replace my 1099 from Social Security? A: The SSA-1099 tax form is mailed each January to everyone receiving Social Security benefits. For tax purposes, it shows the total amount...
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Questions For You Before Starting Social Security
Recent posts touched upon starting Social Security retirement early, meaning reduced because you are younger than full retirement age (FRA). I hope these posts provided you with additional ideas to...
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What Is The Maximum 2016 Social Security Retirement Amount?
The maximum monthly Social Security retirement amount payable in a year generates a lot of interest. Here is the 2016 amount. To be clear, this will be the maximum amount payable to a person retiring...
View ArticleIs your W-2 form correct?
Soon we will start receiving W-2 forms for 2015. Rather than just tossing it on the table until needed for completion of your taxes, make sure your W-2 is correct now. It is important that your name...
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Winter weather – Is your Social Security office open today?
Several inches of snow fell in my part of eastern North Dakota overnight with more to arrive today according to the forecast. Today seems a good time to remind you that Social Security office closing...
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