The Social Security Administration is Working Hard to Ensure You Get the Help You Need

Commissioner Bisignano is visiting field offices across the country to discuss how new technology and process enhancements can better serve you, both by phone and in person. After gathering suggestions on how to improve service, the Social Security Administration implemented…

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Taxation of Social Security Benefits Was Not Eliminated

The “One Big, Beautiful Bill Act,” which President Trump signed into law on July 4, has generated questions regarding the issue of benefit taxation. Here are some details that explain the new provision. The taxation of Social Security benefits has…

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Remaining in the workplace after claiming benefits?

Many folks remain in the workforce after claiming their Social Security retirement benefits, some on a part-time basis, some full-time. Often, one of their beliefs is that continuing to be subject to the payroll tax—the FICA tax—will increase their monthly…

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Medicare Part B and The Hold Harmless Rule

We’re one month into the compilation of statistics leading to determination of Social Security’s 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Inflation has cooled considerably while health care costs have not, causing attention to focus on what impact expected Medicare Part B premium…

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Choosing A My Social Security Account Sign-in Method

You have the choice between creating either an ID.me or Log.In.gov account. They both allow you access to multiple government agencies.  There is actually little difference between the two. Login.gov has better alternatives for authentication if you don’t always have…

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“Ask Rusty – I’m Turning 70. When Should I Apply for Social Security?”

Dear Rusty:  I have a very simple question: I will turn 70 on September 20th and want to start my Social Security benefits in September. What month should I file my claim? Have there been delays with the reductions in…

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