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Retirement application checklist
You have made your plans. You have estimated your retirement amount with the Social Security Retirement Planner tools, researched your questions, created a personal my Social Security account and used...
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Do all Social Security offices have the same public hours?
Q: Do all Social Security offices have the same public hours? A: Most do but not all. Social Security local offices across the nation expanded their public hours in March 2015. Routine public hours...
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Widow benefit amounts
Q: If you start widow’s benefits at age 60, you get a lesser amount. Does it go up as you get older? A: Before getting to the question, I want to clarify that Social Security survivors benefits can be...
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Does Social Security send emails? Replace your Medicare card online.
Q: Does Social Security send emails? A: Yes, but not routinely and not to ask you for information. These emails contain general information. Do not send personal information such as your birthdate or...
View ArticleNeed a letter proving your benefit amount? Easy.
Q: I need a letter proving the amount of my Social Security. How can I get this? A: When needed, benefit verification letters prove the amount of your Social Security or Supplemental Security Income...
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SSA Disability benefits in your state & more
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. While a time to celebrate the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities, this is also a good time to remind you that disability is...
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How much do you give up for early retirement?
Q: How much is my Social Security retirement reduced if I start early? A: This depends on how many months younger you are than full retirement age (FRA), also called normal retirement age. Full...
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Questions about SSA survivors benefits
Q: Now age 63, I have been receiving Social Security disability for several years. My wife is age 60. If I were to die soon, would my wife be able to receive my Social Security? How much would she...
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Spousal child-in-care benefits
Q: I recently reached age 62 and start early Social Security in January. I will also receive dependent benefits for our 17-year-old son who is in high school and lives at home. Can my wife receive...
View ArticleFraud prevention ideas
All of us have heard frequent reminders about not giving out personal information as an important part of protecting against ID theft. Sometimes we forget and are tricked into disclosing information...
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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...
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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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...
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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...
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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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 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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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...
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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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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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