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Social Security Secures Today and Tomorrow for Workers and Their Families
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Social Security has tools, information, and services to help secure today and tomorrow for you and your family. When you start receiving Social Security benefits, certain members of your family may also qualify for benefits on your record. Benefits may be paid to: Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No Thanks for your feedback!
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Happy Holidays
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Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful holiday and a happy New Year. Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No Thanks for your feedback!
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Seasonal Work While Getting Social Security
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Many people pick up side jobs when the holiday shopping season comes around. It’s a good way for you to make some extra income during the busy season or ease back into working if you have been out of the labor force for a while. We’re here to help you navigate working seasonally if you […]
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Happy Thanksgiving
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New Resource for Individuals Who Provide Care
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During National Caregivers Month, we recognize and celebrate caregivers who provide comfort and care for people of all ages living with disabilities and illnesses. Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No Thanks for your feedback!
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A Veterans Day Message From Social Security’s Commissioner
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We live in the greatest Nation in the world. We have many generations of veterans to thank for that. I have the great fortune to have David Black—a 30 year Army veteran—as my Deputy Commissioner. Working with David reminds me that selfless sacrifice and excellent leadership are often characteristics of veterans. Thus, I am pleased […]
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Social Security Services for the Hispanic Community
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Social Security is with you throughout life’s journey. Hispanics make up our nation’s largest ethnic minority group with a population of 58.9 million, representing 18.1 percent of the nation’s total population. During Hispanic Heritage Month, we want to turn the spotlight on our services for the Hispanic community. Did you find this Information helpful? Yes […]
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Back to School with Social Security
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It typically takes people a lifetime of planning to reach their retirement goals. The earlier young workers know about saving for their future, the better chance they’ll have at achieving a comfortable retirement. This is why Social Security has created a resource specifically for teachers and students. Our Information for Educators page contains a toolkit […]
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Social Security Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
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Social Security touches the lives of every American. Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15 but we’re starting to celebrate a little earlier this year. Hispanics make up our nation’s largest ethnic minority group with a population of 57.5 million, according to 2016 statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau. In fact, Hispanic Americans form 17.8 […]
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Self-Employment and Social Security
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Many people enjoy the independence of owning and operating their own small business. If you’re a small business owner, you know that you have additional financial responsibilities when reporting your taxes. A part of this is paying into Social Security. Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No Thanks for your feedback!
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