Retirement
Our Newly Redesigned Retirement Benefits Portal
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Today, I’m excited to announce the first of several steps we’re taking to improve your experience on our website. Our newly redesigned retirement benefits portal will help you prepare for and apply for retirement. Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No Thanks for your feedback!
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Financial Literacy Month, A Perfect Time to Plan for Your Future
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April is Financial Literacy Month, a month focused on educating people about the importance of planning for a secure financial future. Social Security is a vital part of any financial plan, and we have online tools to help you understand your potential Social Security benefits and how they fit into your financial plans. Did you […]
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Why Women Need to Plan Carefully to Make the Best Retirement Decisions
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At the Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement (WISER), we are often asked why we focus on women. The answer is simple. There are 5.8 million more women than men at age 65. Also, 67 percent of people over age 85 are female. Many individuals age 85 and over end up living in poverty […]
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What You Should Know About Applying For Retirement
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Approaching and preparing for retirement can be a daunting task, but we are here to make it as easy as possible. Social Security has eliminated the forms, signatures, wait time, and appointments. We made it easy, convenient and secure. You can complete our online retirement application in as little as 15 minutes from your preferred […]
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Plan for Your Future with a my Social Security Account Today!
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With the addition of the new Retirement Calculator feature to my Social Security, there’s never been a better time to open or access your my Social Security account! The new my Social Security Retirement Calculator gives you confidence in your retirement decisions: Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No Thanks for your feedback!
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Understanding Spouse’s Benefits
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Marriage is a cultural institution that exists all over the world. Having a partner means sharing many things including a home and other property. Understanding how your future retirement might affect your spouse is important. When you’re planning for your fun and vibrant golden years, here are a few things to remember: Did you find […]
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Retire Online with Social Security, Quickly and Easily
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The idea of applying for Social Security retirement benefits might seem daunting, but it’s not. There’s no need to visit an office. You don’t have to use the phone. We have an online retirement application that you can complete in as little as 15 minutes and from the comfort of your home or office. In […]
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Monitoring Your Earnings Can Really Pay Off
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You work hard for your money. You’re saving and planning for a secure retirement. Now you need to make sure you’re going to get all the money you deserve. Regularly reviewing your Social Security earnings record can really pay off, especially when every dollar counts in retirement. If an employer did not properly report just […]
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Now That You Have Your First Job, Labor Day Has a Deeper Meaning
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Labor Day is usually associated with cookouts, the end of summer, and going back to school. Now that you have your first job, you’re learning the true meaning behind this holiday. From today on, when Labor Day rolls around, you’ll think of the hard work you put in during the year. What you should also […]
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Now is the Perfect Time to Check on Your Retirement List
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With every change of season, there’s usually a list of essential items that must be done. If you’re getting your house ready for winter, you are likely getting your furnace serviced and cleaning your gutters among other things. In the same way you’re getting your house ready for the colder months, we want to make […]
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