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Beware of Scams – Social Security Will Be Paid On Time
Although we posted an assurance from Social Security yesterday, it bears repeating that Social Security benefits will definitely be paid on time, according to the normal schedule for such payments. Unfortunately, scammers are already hard at work trying to convince vulnerable…
On Social Security? You’ll Probably Get a Stimulus Payment
In the scurry to provide information about the Coronavirus and the CARES Act, Social Security recipients have been repeatedly assured that they will receive an “economic impact” payment. And while it’s absolutely true that collecting Social Security doesn’t disqualify you…
Social Security Payments Won’t Be Affected by the Pandemic
In this Press Release from the Social Security Administration, the agency reassures beneficiaries that all benefits will be paid on schedule and that there is no disruption to the payment schedule as a result of the national emergency caused by…
Especially for Women: Retirement Planning and Social Security
In this excellent article posted on Social Security’s “blog” website, Cindy Hounsell – President of the Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement – explains why women have special circumstances which affect their retirement. About 67% of Americans over the age…
Calculate Your Stimulus Payment Here
Wondering how much your stimulus payment will be? The Washington Post has created an online tool which allows you to enter some very basic information and immediately get back the payment you are “likely” to get. The calculator is included…
A Q & A on the Stimulus Package
The basic rules for who gets a stimulus payment are relatively simple – individuals with income less than $75,000 get $1,200 and married couples with income under $150,000 will get $2400, plus $500 for each dependent child. Simple on the surface,…
The “CARES Act, and What the Stimulus Bill Means to You
Our nation is gushing with enthusiasm that Congress and the Trump Administration have enacted a bipartisan economic relief bill to help us through this difficult time. The bill, known as the CARES Act, will immediately start providing much needed financial assistance to individuals…
Need Help Paying Your Medicare Premium?
For many seniors on Medicare, the month Part B premium is a financial burden, but one which must be borne because healthcare coverage is nearly imperative. To make sure that Medicare beneficiaries who are in financial distress have a means…
How will Medicare cover Coronavirus Illnesses?
With the onset of this new healthcare pandemic known as the Coronavirus, Medicare has adapted its coverage rules to make sure that enrollees receive the coverage they need during the crisis. It is, of course, known that the Coronavirus risks are highest…
Take a Look at Social Security’s Social Media Presence
As Tevye said to Golde in the Broadway hit Fiddler on the Roof, “It’s a new world,” and no where is this more evident than in Social Security’s online presence in the various forms of American social media. Of course, even…