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5 Online Tools You Can Use at Any Age To Plan for a Secure Retirement
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October is National Retirement Security Month, an annual initiative to raise awareness about retirement planning. Whether you’re new to the workforce, mid-career, or plan to stop work in a few years, here are 5 online tools at ssa.gov to help you financially prepare for a secure retirement. 1. Your Social Security Statement You […]
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Celebrate Social Security’s Many Spanish-Language Resources
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National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated every year from September 15-October 15. To mark the observance, we want the public to be aware of our many resources for our Spanish-speaking customers. We have many bilingual employees who fluently speak and understand both English and Spanish. While they are critical to serving the needs of a […]
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We’re Making It Easier To Do Business With Us Electronically
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We’ve heard your preference to do business with us electronically. You want to submit forms, evidence, and other information online. If your signature is needed, you want to be able to sign documents electronically before submitting them. We’ve released the eSignature/Upload Documents as an option to submit documents. This new, online service option allows our […]
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Newlyweds: There May Be a Faster Way To Get a Social Security Card That Shows Your New Name
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If you tied the knot this summer – one of the most popular seasons for weddings – your big day is over. However, you may have at least one more thing to cross off your “To Do” list. If you need to change your last name on your Social Security card due to your marriage, […]
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Social Security Administration Announces New Efforts to Simplify SSI Applications
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Today, the Social Security Administration announced a large step in a multi-year effort to simplify processes for people who are applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) by starting to offer an online, streamlined application for some applicants starting in December. SSI provides monthly payments to people with disabilities and older adults who have little or […]
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Celebrate Medicare’s Anniversary With Greater Access to “Extra Help” With Prescription Costs
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On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed landmark legislation that created Medicare and Medicaid. At his side was former President Harry Truman, a champion of national health insurance. Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people 65 and older and people with disabilities and kidney disease. Medicaid is health coverage for people […]
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On the Go? You Can Still Use Social Security Online When Traveling
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Social Security is here for you when you travel, whether you’re in the United States or in another country. Our online services page provides you with a wide variety of self-service options you can use on your mobile phone, tablet, or computer. Through our online services, you can: Find out if you qualify for […]
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Olivia and Liam reign supreme — 2023 Most Popular Baby Names
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Olivia and Liam are once again America’s most popular baby names, with 2023 being the fifth consecutive year that parents have chosen the monikers for their little ones. Also, for the fifth consecutive year, Noah took the second slot for boys, and Emma for girls. Only one new name appeared in the Top 10 lists […]
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Celebrate Earth Day 2024 by Opting Out of Paper Notices
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The first Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970, to promote the protection of our planet. At Social Security, we’re doing our part by reducing paper usage. We send notices as a way of communicating with our many customers – the 71 million Americans who receive benefits and the people who do business with […]
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Women’s History Month and Social Security
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In 1940, Ida May Fuller, became the first person to receive recurring monthly Social Security benefits. Just a few months prior, the 65-year-old legal secretary had stopped by her local Social Security office in Vermont to learn about how the program worked. She knew she had paid into Social Security but wasn’t sure if she […]
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