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A Resource for You; A Mission for Us
Every story begins with a vision. And almost every vision begins by recognizing a problem that needs fixing. Such is the case with this story – one of a problem recognized some years ago, which resulted in a vision, which…
Social Security: Looking Ahead to 2027
As most of us know, annual changes to Social Security are inevitable, some of which are good and some of which may take a bit more out of your pocket. This Motley Fool article by Christy Bieber discusses several SS…
SSA Warns of New Scam Technique
There is no shortage of nefarious individuals seeking to gain access to your money, and your Social Security benefit is an inviting target for these cyber criminals. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has warned SS beneficiaries of a new technique…
The Financial Status of Social Security
Is Social Security really “going broke?” Well, it is not, because SS benefits will always be there as long as American’s are working and contributing to the program. But Social Security IS facing financial issues in about 6 years because…
Military Veterans – Are You Eligible for VA benefits?
As a country, we have no higher obligation than that owed to our military veterans, whose sacrifices made the freedoms we enjoy available. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, known more familiarly as the “Veterans Administration (VA), provides eligible U.S.…
SSA Commissioner Enhancing Services while Reducing Fraud and Waste
Frank Bisignano, a successful and proven business executive, was appointed by President Trump last year to head up the Social Security Administration (and some time later, also the Internal Revenue Service). Since his appointment, Commissioner Bisignanco has been focused with…
Claiming SS early? Beware of the “Earnings Test”
Claiming Social Security at any time after age 62, while continuing to work, can seem like a great way to enhance your monthly income and make life a bit more comfortable. After all, you’ve worked an entire career contributing to…
America’s Retirement Age: 85 is the new 65!
Old norms take a long time to change, but one lingering phenomenon seems to be changing – retirement age in America. For many decades, age 62 (when Social Security benefits become available) or age 65 (when Medicare becomes available) have…
About Using Social Security’s online services
There has been a definite trend in recent years to do more “online” – that is, transact your business via the internet using emerging technologies, or “going digital.” The Social Security Administration has, for years, been adopting new online methodologies…
How Fair is the “Social Security Fairness Act?”
What is the Social Security Fairness Act? With considerable fanfare, following many years of lobbying from public service unions and affected constituents, Congress passed, and President Biden signed, in the final days of his administration, the so-called Social Security Fairness…