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Social Security and Veterans Affairs Partnership Means Faster Disability Decisions for Veterans
The Social Security Administration announces the launch of a new Health IT initiative with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that enables all Social Security disability case processing sites to receive medical records electronically from all VA facilities. Veterans will…
External Factors to Fix Social Security
In Sean William’s column for The Motley Fool, he looks at two of the “external factor plans” that President-elect Trump had mentioned during his election campaign that could “fix” Social Security. Read article here… Notice: The link provided in the text…
Social Security Deals Online
Did you know that Social Security offers many online services to the public for free and they are secure? Read article here… Notice: The link provided above connects readers to the full content of the posted article. The URL (internet…
December 7th Deadline is fast approaching
The deadline for Medicare open enrollment is December 7th; have you made your choice? If not, here are five simple steps to help you make the best decision for you that fit your needs. Read article here… Notice: The link…
Are you too Conservative
According to a recent study by Wells Fargo, “about sixty percent of Americans are saving too conservatively for retirement by focusing on avoiding loss instead of maximizing growth.” Read article here… Notice: The link provided above connects readers to the…
Out of the Country: Can I still collect my Social Security
In most cases, if you’re a U.S. citizen, you may receive your Social Security payments outside the continental United States and territories, as long as you are eligible; however, if you receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you cannot receive benefits…
Security Breach
On Wednesday, the U.S. Navy announced that hackers gained access to sensitive information including Social Security numbers of 134,386 current and former U.S. sailors. Read article here… Notice: The link provided above connects readers to the full content of the…
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Focusing on the Long-Term–What It Can Mean for Your Retirement
Many people talk about wanting to retire “early,” but surprisingly few take the actions necessary to make it happen. Forbes Contributor Nancy L. Anderson takes a look at some steps you can take to pave the way for an early retirement,…
Do you know the Difference between Supplemental Security Income and Social Security?
A column appearing on www.fayobserver.com explains the difference between Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security, and observes that not knowing the difference may make it difficult to get correct answers to your questions. In fact, it may end up…