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How to calculate your full retirement age
You can start your Social Security retirement benefits as early as age 62. However, you are entitled to full benefits only when you reach your full retirement age. So, how do you find out what your full retirement age is?…
Why the new identity verification requirements matter
The Social Security Administration, On April 14th, will adopt new identity verification requirements for those individuals applying for retirement, survivor benefits, spousal benefits, and those who want to change their direct deposit information. If you cannot prove your identity online…
My Social Security account portal went down temporarily.
If you tried to sign into your Social Security account on Monday but could not do so, don’t be alarmed. The portal went down temporarily. “The website itself remained operational during the incidents, but some people may have experienced a…
The latest Medicare scam
A new Medicare scam is on the rise, entitizing seniors to “free” or at “no cost to you” genetic testing. These scammers try to convince you by saying it will help detect certain diseases, such as cancers. They will arrange…
When your benefits are really just bonus money
You can begin your Social Security retirement benefits as early as age 62. However, if you start receiving benefits early, they are permanently reduced. What if you are not reliant on Social Security to pay for basic retirement expenses, and…
Social Security changes coming in April
Well, 2025 is proving to be a strange and stressful year for the Social Security Administration. Millions of Americans will see their Social Security checks, and some will receive one for the first time, an increase shortly due to the…
April Social Security Payments are coming out soon
April Social Security Payments are coming out soon Your regular Social Security payments come each month on Wednesday based on the date of your birthday. April 1st thru April 10th – 2nd Wednesday, 9th April 11th thru April 20th –…
Speeding up the Social Security Disability process
Social Security is working on expanding opportunities for working with Health Information Technology (Health IT). This will allow the use of electronic data exchanges to speed up the process for Social Security to reason people’s medical records directly from the…
Is it true or not? There are so many misconceptions about Social Security.
Sometimes it is hard to know whether not what is being said about Social Security is true or not. It is always best to consult with a professional when in doubt. The following link to an article on msn.com by…
Retired? Need to increase your income?
It’s not uncommon for people to retire and then later regret it. There are plenty of things you can do during retirement that will keep you busy; you can do it on your schedule and increase your income at the…