seniors
Changes to Accessing Social Security In-Person Services
We are expanding appointment-based services at our local Social Security offices. By scheduling appointments, we aim to reduce wait times, streamline service delivery, and improve customer experience. Nearly 400 local offices have already moved to appointment-based service this year. These…
Alternatives to Social Security “Fearmongering”
by Jeannine Mancini for Benzinga on December 2, 2024 People tend to panic over headlines dramatically pointing out that Social Security is potentially running out of money. Instead of worrying about a worst-case scenario, how about focusing on making better…
Social Security Resources for Homeless People
The Social Security Administration is one of nineteen federal agencies which participates in the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, whose mission is to prevent and end homelessness in America. Unfortunately, homelessness is a substantial problem in America affecting those in…
Worried about Social Security? So are most other Americans
In a recent survey, over 70% of Americans worry about the future of this critically important national retirement program. After all, most current beneficiaries say that Social Security is a “major” part of their retirement income – one that would…
Medicare Advantage saves money
Medicare recipients who migrate from traditional Medicare to the Medicare Advantage program have saved the federal government $144 billion over the last decade, according to the latest study by Elevance. They found: “What happens in the MA system indirectly affects…
Social Security is Translating More Materials in Native Languages
Social Security will now translate, print, and distribute materials in appropriate Social Security offices in Yup’ik and Diné, 2 Native languages. Offices nationwide display posters with the message, “Share Your Race and Ethnicity & Help Us Improve Service and Access”.…
How soon will taxes be eliminated?
One of the biggest surprises for newly retired individuals is that they may have to pay federal taxes on their Social Security benefits. The Social Security Administration states, “About 40 percent of people who get Social Security have to pay…
Do you know about these changes?
The Social Security program changes every year, and 2025 will be no different. Since Social Security benefits are the largest source of income for many seniors, it is important to be aware of these changes. Trevor Jennewine reports on the…
Is a Medicare Advantage plan right for you?
It is the time of the year again when all those Medicare Advantage plans advertise how wonderful they are and give you all sorts of additional benefits, but are they right for you? During Medicare’s Open Enrollment season, which will…
Is COLA keeping up with inflation?
Social Security recipients will receive a 2.5 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in January 2025. However, Kevin Thomson, CEO of 9i Capital Group, said: “The COLA increase is not substantial enough to outpace the growing costs faced by Social Security beneficiaries.”…