Month: May 2025
What You Should Know About Social Security if Your Spouse Passes Away
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The death of a spouse is among the most stressful life events. Losing a spouse can be devastating both emotionally and financially. You can depend on us during this difficult time. Can I get surviving spouse benefits? When your spouse passes away, you may be able to get benefits as a surviving spouse – even […]
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You May Be Able to Work and Receive Social Security Benefits
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“Can I work and get benefits?” is perhaps one of the most common questions we’re asked. The answer depends on your age and your earnings. Our rules about working and getting retirement, spouse, or survivor benefits are based on earnings limits. If you’re getting benefits now (or will in the future) and plan to work, […]
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Celebrating 25 Years of the Ticket to Work
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This year, we’re celebrating the 25th anniversary of our Ticket to Work (Ticket) program. The Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act helps people with disabilities go to work and reduce or eliminate their need for benefits. The Ticket program: Is free and voluntary. Offers career development for people ages 18-64 who receive payments […]
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Olivia and Liam Remain Most Popular Baby Names for 2024
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Olivia and Liam are once again America’s most popular baby names of the year. 2024 marks the sixth consecutive year that families chose to stick with both familiar names. Also, for the sixth consecutive year, Emma took the second slot for girls, and Noah for boys. The girls’ name Luna has dropped from its spot […]
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Financial Services Industry Leader Frank Bisignano to be the 18th Commissioner of Social Security
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Financial services industry leader Frank Bisignano was sworn in today as the 18th Commissioner of Social Security. He joins the Social Security Administration from Fiserv, the industry leading payments and fintech company, where he was Chairman and CEO. “President Trump has been clear about Social Security. We will protect it,” said Commissioner Bisignano. “We will […]
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How to Contact Social Security: What You Need to Know About Recent Changes
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When you want to get in touch with Social Security, you have options. The most convenient way to conduct business with us is online with a personal my Social Security account. More than 71 million adults use our online services through my Social Security. If you don’t have an account or access to the internet, […]
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