Social Security benefits from a former spouse
Posted on April 1, 2015 by bob in Social Security
April 14 is the eve of tax day. Did you know that Social Security pays benefits to eligible former spouses, and you may need to claim this income on your tax forms? If you are age 62, unmarried, and divorced from someone entitled to Social Security retirement or disability benefits, you may be eligible to […]
Tax Season & Social Security
Posted on February 28, 2015 by bob in Social Security
You’ll soon be joining the millions of taxpayers gathering the forms they need to file their federal, state, and local tax returns. If you receive Social Security benefits, one of the forms you may need is your Social Security Benefit Statement, SSA-1099/1042S. Social Security mails these forms to all beneficiaries on or before January 31. […]
Help Prevent Fraud!
Posted on January 31, 2015 by bob in Social Security
If you’re like most people, you protect what’s valuable to you. To protect your family financially, you buy health and life insurance. To protect your home, you get homeowner’s insurance, a security alarm, or perhaps a large dog. To protect your jewelry, you hide it in a safe place or buy insurance in case you […]
Social Security Benefits for Children
Posted on November 30, 2014 by bob in Social Security
With holidays and vacations, December is often considered a time to focus on the children in our lives. Whether we’re taking the kids to visit Santa, buying Hanukkah gifts, or volunteering for a toy drive, children are at the heart of the holiday season. And Social Security definitely knows a thing or two about helping […]
Social Security: “Representative Payee”
Posted on November 1, 2014 by bob in Social Security
November is Family Caregiver’s Month, a time to thank and acknowledge all of the people who take care of those in need. If you handle the finances of someone who receives benefits from Social Security, or you know someone who may need help managing his or her benefits, you may want to consider applying to […]
Social Security Q&A
Posted on October 4, 2014 by bob in Social Security
Question: Does where I live affect the amount of my Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits? Answer: It might. First, where you live might affect your benefit amount because some states add a supplement to the federal payment. If you live in your own place and pay your own food and shelter costs, regardless of whether […]
When Should I Retire?
Posted on August 30, 2014 by bob in Social Security
Q: I’ve decided I want to retire. How do I begin? A: The fastest and easiest way to apply for retirement benefits is to go to www.socialsecurity.gov/applyonline. To use our online application to apply for Social Security retirement or spouse’s benefits, you must: — be at least 61 years and 9 months old; – want […]
Social Security Disability: Facts & Faces
Posted on August 1, 2014 by bob in Social Security
“… a person must have an impairment expected to last at least one year or result in death. “ Perhaps the most misunderstood Social Security program is disability insurance, often referred to as SSDI. Some people mistakenly think that beneficiaries are “on the dole” and getting easy money for minor impairments. That’s not the case. […]
No Locally Provided SS# Printouts After August
Posted on June 30, 2014 by bob in Social Security
To help combat the rising threat of fraud and identity theft, Social Security will no longer issue Social Security number printouts beginning in August 2014. If you need written confirmation of your Social Security number—perhaps your new employer needs verification—and you can’t find your Social Security card, you can apply for a replacement. But do […]
No “Phishing” with Dad
Posted on May 29, 2014 by bob in Social Security
This year, we observe National Men’s Health Week from June 9 to 15. Occurring just prior to Father’s Day, Men’s Health Week focuses on awareness, prevention, education and family. June 8 is is also Best Friends Day. If your dad happens to be your best friend too, all the more reason to celebrate. Social Security […]
