Do 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...
View ArticleInternet 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 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...
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 ArticleEstimate 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 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...
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 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 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 ArticleHow 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...
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