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Return the Favor, Teach Dad Something Cool
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From learning to ride a bike, to helping me with my homework, to hooking the bait just right so I can catch the big fish, my dad taught me a lot. That same joke Dad’s been telling for 40 years may get old, but for the most part, dads are pretty cool, huh? Did you […]
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Men’s Health and Social Security
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Father’s Day is a perfect time for focusing on health education and awareness, disease prevention, and family. Social Security encourages you to support fathers and friends everywhere in their efforts to stay healthy. The right balance of diet, exercise, regular visits to doctors and health care providers, and overall healthy living can go a long […]
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What Same-Sex Couples Need to Know
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For more than 80 years, Social Security has helped secure today and tomorrow for many Americans. On June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, holding that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry in all states. Social Security recognizes same-sex couples’ marriages in all states, and some […]
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Social Security Supports National Cancer Survivors Day
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In 2017, more than a million people will be diagnosed with cancer around the world. This alarming statistic affects people and families everywhere. Chances are, you know someone who has been affected by this terrible disease. On June 4, we observe National Cancer Survivors Day in the United States. In support of this day, Social […]
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Another Way to Help You Secure Today and Tomorrow
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Social Security is with you through life’s journey. May is National Older American Awareness Month and we want to talk about one of the stages of our long journey together. Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No Thanks for your feedback!
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Securing Today and Tomorrow for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders
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Social Security is proud to be your friend for life. Our agency touches the life of nearly every American, no matter where they are on their journey. We are there for you and your family through births, first jobs, marriages, and when you’re ready to sail into retirement. We are proud to serve people of […]
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From Alessia to Zayn, Popular Baby Names on the Rise!
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Every year, we’re the authority on the most popular baby names from the prior year based on requests for Social Security numbers for newborns. It’s fun to see how America’s trends and culture have diversified and our choices have broadened. You can visit our baby names page to see the top names from 2016 and […]
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Oh, Baby! Social Security’s Top 10 Baby Names
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Social Security is with you from day one! For most people, Social Security starts at birth when you get your first Social Security card. We are the authority on the most popular baby names from the prior year based on requests for Social Security numbers for newborns. Each year when we reveal the top 10 […]
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Social Security is Important to Mothers
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Moms are a fundamental component of our society. The roles they play in our lives, as doctor, nurturer, teacher, taxi driver, cook, housekeeper, cheerleader, and more, are essential. At Social Security we see just how much mothers do every day. We understand their commitment. And we want to make sure that when the time comes, […]
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Take 5 Steps toward Your Financial Security
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April is National Social Security Month and a perfect time to think about your future. We’d like to encourage you to take Five Steps toward Your Financial Security Planning for the future may seem intimidating to many, but we’ve broken the task down into five easy steps: Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No […]
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