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Social Security Benefits to Increase in 2019

October 11, 2018 • By

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Each year we announce the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Usually there is an increase in the Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit amount people receive each month, starting the following January. By law, federal benefits increase when the cost of living rises, as measured by the Department of Labor’s Consumer Price Index for […]

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Need to Change Your Name on Your Social Security Card?

October 9, 2018 • By

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Are you changing your name? If so, let Social Security know so we can update your information, send you a corrected card, and make sure you get the benefits you’ve earned. To change your name on your card, you must show us documents proving your legal name change and identity. If you are a U.S. […]

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New Online Social Security COLA Notices

September 27, 2018 • By

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We are constantly expanding our online services to give you freedom and control when doing business with us. Our new online cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) notices are another example of our commitment in this area. Later this year, we will post the Social Security COLA notices online for retirement, survivors, and disability beneficiaries with a personal […]

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Social Security Joins in the Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month

September 20, 2018 • By

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From September 15 to October 15, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. This is when we honor the contributions of Hispanics to American society and celebrate this warm and vibrant culture. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Hispanics make up about 17.8 percent of our nation’s total population. As with all ethnicities in America, Hispanics can […]

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Fight Procrastination by Changing Your Direct Deposit Early

September 6, 2018 • By

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September 6 is National Fight Procrastination Day. With our busy lives, it is easy to fall into that cycle of constantly postponing some tasks because of other things we need to address right now. This may be true for you when it comes to changing your payment method for Social Security benefits. Unfortunately, procrastinating on […]

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New Wage Reporting Application

June 28, 2018 • By

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On June 2, 2018, new capabilities were added to my Social Security accounts. The my Social Security online portal now accepts wage reports electronically from Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients and deemors, concurrent beneficiaries, and representative payees. This capability had been available only to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiaries and their representative payees. Did you […]

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You and Social Security, Together for a Lifetime

May 31, 2018 • By

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Social Security is with you throughout life’s journey. During May, we celebrate Older Americans Month, and we want to highlight how we are here for you. We’re there when you get your first job, when you get married, and through years of work when you are paying Social Security taxes. Our programs serve as vital […]

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my Social Security Saves You Time for the Important Things

April 30, 2018 • By

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Time is our most valuable resource. How you spend it is important. A my Social Security account helps free your time for the important things. What is a my Social Security account? Watch this video to find out: Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No Thanks for your feedback!

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Retire Today with Our Online Services

April 23, 2018 • By

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Is retirement knocking at your door? Social Security makes your journey into retirement nice and easy. Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No Thanks for your feedback!

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3 Things You Can Do to Prepare for Retirement Right Now

April 12, 2018 • By

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Whether you just started seriously planning or are ready to retire, Social Security is the place to start. We’re with you throughout life’s journey, and that includes retirement planning! The first thing you should remember is that Social Security replaces only a portion of your pre-retirement earnings. Most financial advisers say you will need about […]

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