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New my Social Security Account Online Services Available
Today the Social Security Administration announced a big expansion to services available with a my Social Security account. The full press release follows. Social Security Announces New Online Services...
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my Social Security – create your secure account now
The Social Security Administration announced a major expansion of the my Social Security services on January 7. Up to then, my Social Security services were limited to those over age 18 who were not...
View ArticleWorking with Social Security on behalf of someone else
Summarizing the phone call, the woman was saying “I’m just trying to help my Dad and you are not letting me even though I have power of attorney” while the Social Security representative was trying to...
View ArticlePhishing – computer fraud warning
The Social Security website, www.socialsecurity.gov, has a warning about a “phishing” computer fraud. This particular warning is about a false email message pretending to promote use of my Social...
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How much work is needed for SSA retirement?
Q: For Social Security retirement, I have heard both that you need 10 years of work and 35 years of work. Which is right? A: In a way, both are correct but they actually involve two different topics....
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ID questions when creating your “my Social Security” account
Q: Some of the security questions when I created a my Social Security account took me by surprise. While I expected the often seen birthdate type of question, my Social Security questions involved more...
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Replace a Medicare card online & other webcasts
National Social Security webinars are at the SSA homepage, www.socialsecurity.gov . From there, go to the Social Media Hub in the lower right corner. Clicking on the persons image at right or on “more...
View ArticleEstimate change in current earnings on future SSA retirement
Q: I have an offer to help build a new company and, if I accept it, for at least several years my earnings will be much lower than now. Can I estimate how lower earnings will reduce my future Social...
View ArticleStarting SSA retirement – consider family benefits
One consideration mentioned this week for starting Social Security when younger than full retirement age was if Social Security benefits through your record are payable to family members. Using...
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More than retirement
Posts of last week emphasized the need for retirement planning, the value of Social Security benefits in retirement and the importance of having other income in addition to your Social Security....
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Social Security Update for July is online
The July edition of the monthly Social Security Update is now online at www.socialsecurity.gov/newsletter. Topics this month are: Status Report: Social Security Benefits for Same Sex Couples (Defense...
View ArticleReminder about Social Security office hours
Most Social Security services do not require a visit to a local office. Many services, including applying for retirement, disability or Medicare benefits, signing up for direct deposit, replacing a...
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Timeline for changing direct deposit; my Social Security
Q: My wife and I changed our direct deposit information at the same time. Why did one process immediately for the next month and the other take two months? A: The most likely reason is that you each...
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SSA mothers & fathers survivors benefits
Q: What are Social Security mothers and fathers benefits? A: These are Social Security survivors benefits paid to a surviving spouse or surviving divorced spouse based on having a child of the...
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File now for a January 2014 retirement benefit
Q: I want my Social Security retirement to start with January. When should I complete my application? A: Now is a good time. Use the SSA Retirement Planner tools to be sure of your plans and then use...
View ArticleWhen to start Social Security – a new short video
A new, short video by the Denver Region of the Social Security Administration is now at http://www.socialsecurity.gov/denver/. The third video in a series, When to Start Receiving Retirement Benefits,...
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Your letter with 2014 SSA amounts – more information
Yesterday I wrote about an important letter going to everyone receiving Social Security retirement, survivors or disability benefits. If you receive Social Security, the letter tells you specific...
View ArticleComputing retirement: what is the maximum 2014 SSA retirement amount?
For the last several years, I have published the maximum Social Security retirement amount payable to a person retiring during the coming year. The topic generates a lot of interest so today I am...
View ArticleAverage Social Security monthly amounts
Q: How much is the average Social Security benefit amount? A: The answer varies widely depending on the type of Social Security benefit. Benefits are payable through the three Social Security...
View ArticleForm 1099 for tax year 2013
Q: I started receiving Social Security benefits last year. Will I receive a statement of 2013 benefits for tax purposes? A: Yes, you will. People receiving Social Security benefits in 2013 will...
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