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Social Security Survivor Benefits

Posted on November 30, 2016 by in Social Security

The loss of a family wage earner can be emotionally and financially devastating. However, Social Security survivor benefits, one of the lesser known of our benefit programs, can help secure your family’s financial future if you die. Did you know the value of the survivors benefits you have under Social Security is probably more than […]

Social Security: Our Wounded Warriors

Posted on October 31, 2016 by in Social Security

Every Veterans Day, the nation honors the brave men and women who risk their lives to protect our country and the freedoms we cherish. Social Security honors veterans and active duty members of the military every day by giving them the support they deserve. A vital part of that is administering the Social Security disability […]

Social Security Questions Part 3/3

Posted on October 2, 2016 by in Social Security

Question: What is a Social Security “credit?” Answer: During your working years, earnings covered by Social Security are posted to your record. You earn Social Security credits based on those earnings. The amount of earnings needed for one credit rises as average earnings levels rise. To learn how much you need to earn for a […]

Social Security Answers Your Questions

Posted on September 1, 2016 by in Social Security

Question: My father receives Social Security retirement benefits, and I will be in charge of his estate when he dies. Should that occur, do I need to report his death to Social Security or will benefits automatically stop? Answer: When your father dies, please notify Social Security as soon as possible by calling us at […]

Social Security Q&A: Military Service, Calculating Benefits

Posted on July 31, 2016 by in Social Security

Question: I served in the military, and I’ll receive a military pension when I retire. Will that affect my Social  Security benefits? Answer: You can get both Social Security retirement benefits and military retirement at the same time. Generally, we don’t reduce your Social Security benefits because of your military benefits. When you’re ready to […]

Retirement Planning

Posted on July 1, 2016 by in Social Security

From women and children, to the elderly and disabled, Social Security has you covered. Because we value and appreciate the differences that make up our nation, our programs are as diverse as those we serve. We’re with you throughout every stage of your life, and we’re always working to provide services that meet your changing […]

Helping Dad with Social Security

Posted on June 1, 2016 by in Social Security

This year, we observe National Men’s Health Week from June 13 to 19. It so happens that Father’s Day falls on the last day of Men’s Health Week, a perfect time for focusing on health education and awareness, disease prevention, and family. Social Security encourages you to support fathers and friends everywhere in their efforts […]

Help Mom find Social Security Info

Posted on May 2, 2016 by in Social Security

Are you struggling to find that perfect gift for Mom this Mother’s Day? Like most Americans, her schedule is busy and she might not get to spend as much time with loved ones as she would like. So, in addition to giving her flowers or a gift certificate, give her a gift she’ll really appreciate […]

The Many Faces of Disability

Posted on March 29, 2016 by in Social Security

Social Security is committed to the principles and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which improves the lives of our beneficiaries and our employees who have disabilities. We are proud to say that we’ve been helping people with disabilities for over 25 years. We also want you to see and hear from the […]

Social Security Tax Liability

Posted on March 1, 2016 by in Financial, MoneyWise, Social Security

Despite tax software ads on TV, understanding income taxes for planning purposes can be difficult. Sometimes the income tax results can be peculiar if not downright perverse. To illustrate the point and alert the unwary, consider the federal income tax treatment of Social Security benefits. (Fortunately, Social Security benefits are not subject to Alabama income […]