Lifestyles
Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security, reminds the public that Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit payments will continue to be paid on time during the COVID-19 pandemic. The agency also reminds everyone to be aware of scammers who try to take advantage of the...
With many people not able to find Hand Sanitizer on the store shelves, we have found a recipe to make you own at home.
• 3/4 cup of isopropyl or rubbing alcohol (99 percent)
• 1/4 cup of aloe vera gel (to help keep your hands smooth and to counteract the harshness of alcohol)
• 10 drops of...
For generations, Social Security has been evolving to meet your changing needs. In April, we celebrate National Social Security Month by letting you know what you can do online with a my Social Security account.
Replacing a lost or stolen Social Security number (SSN) card has never been easier....
On Wednesday, April 15th at Divine Shephard Christian Community in Standish, MI there will be a soup supper and live pie auction. There will be a variety of soups to choose from and hot dogs for dinner. In addition, a live auction will be taking place selling pies as well as a silent auction of...
In the wee village of Rhodes, a group of “Spring Chicks” met for the usual delicious lunch and exchange of blarney. Gold, good luck coins and Irish mint candy decorated the place mats. Deb (O’Whaley) (maiden name) had the cafe bedecked in the likes of Paddy’s Pub, giving salute to her ancestry...
(StatePoint) Decisions about spending money are often driven by emotions, even if what your heart is telling you goes against logic. Emotional financial choices may provide you with short-term happiness, but they are just as likely to result in long-term regret or debt.
Here are six tips for making...
Question: I got an email that says it’s from Social Security, but I’m not so sure. They want me to reply with my Social Security number, date of birth, and mother’s maiden name for “verification.” Did it really come from Social Security?
Answer: No. Social Security will not send you an email asking...
It’s never too early to start planning for retirement and our online tools can help. Go to www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount to access your my Social Security account to get a personalized estimate of your retirement benefits based on your earnings record. Once you have an account, you can use...
Tax season is approaching, and we have made replacing your annual Benefit Statement even easier. The Benefit Statement, also known as the SSA-1099 or the SSA-1042S, is a tax form we mail each year in January to people who receive Social Security benefits. It shows the total amount of benefits you...
We offer many online tools and services to save you time.
Here are five that can make your life easier:
1. Open your own personal my Social Security account, which will enable you to request a replacement Social Security card, verify your earnings, get future benefit estimates, obtain benefit...