You Risk Losing Your Social Security Benefits by Doing These Four Things
Social Security provides monthly payments to beneficiaries, providing a much needed buffer for everyday expenses that would normally be hard to attain. Millions of Americans rely on their Social Security checks but may be concerned to learn that these benefits aren't guaranteed -- and that you can lose your benefits in certain situations.
Spousal Social Security Benefits: 3 Things All Retired Couples Should Know
To qualify for spousal Social Security, you need to be married to someone who's entitled to receive either retirement or disability benefits. In general, you also need to be at least 62 years old to file. If you're caring for a child who is either disabled or under age 16, though, you can begin claiming at any age.
Ask SAM: Does Social Security check to see if people on disability still qualify for it?
People receiving Social Security disability have to show that they are still disabled to continue receiving benefits.
Nearly 30,000 Americans died waiting for Social Security benefit decision
It "remains imperative that we issue decisions faster at every level," Social Security Commissioner Martin O'Malley said.
Social Security bill could raise benefits for some retirees in CT
U.S. Rep. John Larson opposes the bill, saying he wants any Social Security changes to be paid for, not done at the expense of beneficiaries.
This Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 67
For comparison, the average benefit at age 62 is just $1,298.26 per month -- roughly $585 per month less than the average at 67. If money will be tight in retirement, waiting a fe
6 Things Social Security Deducts From Your Benefits
Although the amount of your Social Security benefit is readily available on the ssa.gov website or from other sources, that number is not necessarily the amount that will actually be deposited in
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Eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance? Here's How to Apply
You can apply for Social Security Disability Insurance online, over the phone at 1-800-772-1213, or by stopping by a local ...
Social Security Payments Issued This Week: What to Know
The Social Security Administration (SSA) distributes benefit payments to millions of Americans every month—but given the ...
Social Security update: October direct payment worth $943 goes out in nine days
October’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $943, will go out to millions of beneficiaries in nine days. The October SSI payments are scheduled to be distributed on Oct. 1. These ...
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Social Security and SSDI Cheat Sheet: What You Need to Know About Social Security
When will I get my Social Security check? When you receive your monthly Social Security check depends on which specific ...
Philadelphia woman charged with stealing almost $100K in Social Security benefits meant for homicide victim found buried in basement
A 37-year-old woman from Philadelphia has been charged with stealing almost $100,000 in Social Security disability benefits ...
How to Find the Best Social Security Lawyer
A good lawyer may make the difference between qualifying for disability benefits and being left out in the cold.
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Social Security: Social Security serves the Hispanic community
Social Security’s programs and services have been a lifeline to people throughout the United States, including the Hispanic ...