Social Security Celebrates Black History Month

February 8, 2018 • By Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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In February, we honor African Americans by celebrating Black History Month. Created in 1926, this event coincides with Abraham Lincoln’s and Frederick Douglass’s birthdays. African American communities have celebrated these birthdays together for over 90 years. Honoring our shared history is one way we can remember that we believe in freedom and democracy for all. […]

Get a Replacement Social Security Tax Form Online With Ease

February 1, 2018 • By Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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It’s that time of year again. Preparing for tax season can seem overwhelming. Some forms and paperwork might be difficult to track down. If you misplaced your Benefits Statement or haven’t received it by the end of January, we’ve made it easy to go online to get a replacement with a personal my Social Security account. […]

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4 Questions to Ask Yourself as You Plan for Retirement

January 25, 2018 • By Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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Deciding when to start receiving your retirement benefits from Social Security is a decision that only you can make, and you should make that decision with as much information as possible. There are a lot of important questions to answer. Should you claim benefits earlier and get a smaller monthly payment for more years? Or […]

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5 Ways Social Security Protects You and Your Family

January 18, 2018 • By Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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Next payday, when you see a portion of your wages go toward FICA taxes, rest easier knowing that your investment in Social Security brings a lifetime of protections for you and your family. From your first job and throughout your career, we track your earnings and give you credits for the contributions you’ve made through […]

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Celebrating Our Nation’s Diversity

January 11, 2018 • By Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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January 15 is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a federal holiday and a day of remembrance. Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated his life to creating and fostering equal rights for African Americans, and he died during his efforts to make his dream a reality. Diversity of skills, knowledge, and perspective is what you want when […]

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Social Security’s Top Five Blog Posts

January 4, 2018 • By Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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This blog is a go-to source for Social Security news and resources. That’s why we named it Social Security Matters — it matters to everyone, even if you don’t think you directly benefit from Social Security benefits today. The popularity of our blog has grown. We’d like to share some of our most popular posts […]

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Check Out These my Social Security Features in the New Year

December 28, 2017 • By Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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2018 is almost here! It’ll be a New Year. There’s no better time to tell you about the features we have in my Social Security . They not only save you time, but also put you in control of your retirement future. There are a growing number of states (and the District of Columbia) where, […]

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Social Security’s Gift to Children is Security

December 21, 2017 • By Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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During the holiday season, most of us, regardless of religion or beliefs, focus on the children we love. Caring for children is one of the best ways to safeguard the future. And we at Social Security know a thing or two about helping children. The application for a Social Security number and card is sometimes […]

Get to Know Your Social Security

December 14, 2017 • By Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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Social Security touches the lives of nearly every American. We’ve been with you from day one, when your parents applied for your Social Security number, and we are with you from your first job through your retirement party and beyond. For more than 80 years, Social Security has stayed true to its mission of providing […]

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10 Handy Ways to Use Social Security Online

December 7, 2017 • By Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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There are many easy ways to use our website. Here are some common and not-so common uses: Apply for Social Security benefits online, of course! This is the fastest, most convenient way to apply for retirement, spouses, disability, or Medicare benefits, without visiting a local office or calling to speak to a representative. Did you […]

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