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Take Time for 3-Step Benefits CheckupOnline tools make it easy

2012-05-20T01:10:06Z

Take Time for 3-Step Benefits Checkup
Online tools make it easy to check your Social Security and Medicare benefits.

Social Security hearing office to reopen in Great Falls
WASHINGTON The Social Security Administration announced this week in a letter to Sen. Jon Tester that it will reopen a remote hearing office in Great Falls by the end of the month.

The numerology of Social Security
Q: Are Social Security numbers assigned randomly or is there a system involved? A: Contrary to popular belief, Social Security numbers are not issued randomly.

Hegseth seeks Medicare, Social Security overhaulsDelegates to the state Republican

2012-05-17T01:05:04Z

Hegseth seeks Medicare, Social Security overhauls
Delegates to the state Republican convention will endorse a candidate for U.S. Senate later this week. MPR News is looking at what each of the candidates is proposing to do about the nation's budget deficit. Today, it's Army National Guard Capt. Pete Hegseth's turn.

Social Security benefits now available online
CINCINNATI - Social Security is going high tech. Social Security launched a new feature on its website May 1, which allows users to view an online version of their Social Security earning and benefits statements.

Social Security: Who decides on disability benefits?Q: Who decides whether

2012-05-14T01:00:06Z

Social Security: Who decides on disability benefits?
Q: Who decides whether I can get disability benefits? A: First, Social Security will review your application to make sure you meet the basic eligibility requirements for disability benefits. We will check whether you worked enough years to qualify.

Medical and social security records being stored unlawfully and inappropriately accessed, statistics show
Medical and social security records kept by public bodies are being unlawfully or inappropriately accessed dozens of times a month and hundreds of civil servants disciplined for data offences, according to Government records.

10 Things You Must Know About Social SecurityEnsure that you

2012-05-11T00:55:03Z

10 Things You Must Know About Social Security
Ensure that you claim the maximum amount of Social Security benefits to which you are entitled. Here are the essentials.

Michigan prisoner faces Social Security fraud charge
A 77-year-old West Michigan man who was days away from..

Social Security Trustees Report Trust Funds to Drain More QuicklyAllsup

2012-05-08T00:50:04Z

Social Security Trustees Report Trust Funds to Drain More Quickly
Allsup outlines history and considerations for people with disabilities, SSDI program (PRWeb May 07, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Allsup/SocialSecurityDisability/prweb9483474.htm

Social Security, Medicare in focus during Bill Huizenga s Tuesday Tele-Town Hall
The Zeeland Republican will also discuss other issues that affect seniors during the telephone forum.

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Will Social Security Last for Gens X, Y, Z? Some say no; Some say fixes are minor

Social Security may be next big headacheAs if fears for

2012-05-05T00:45:05Z

Social Security may be next big headache
As if fears for finding a job aren't enough, planning for a 2033 retirement could be the next headache.

Social security spend up 9% for first quarter 2012
Expenditure on social security benefits increased by 9 per cent during the first quarter of 2012, mainly on account of higher expenditure on retirement pensions, contributory bonus and children's allowance.

Family wants social security numbers kept out of death master file
An 8-year-old Las Vegas girl is the victim of identity theft but sadly, she can't fight back. Her family wants to know how someone got ahold of her social security number and if other families could be at risk.

Jim Jaffe: Death to Social Security Trust FundsIt may be

2012-05-02T00:36:54Z

Jim Jaffe: Death to Social Security Trust Funds
It may be time to simply abolish the funds and pay for promised benefits via the budget using the same mechanism that's now used to finance other promised benefits, like pensions and healthcare for retired government workers and military retirees.

Social Security starts providing estimated benefit statements online, replacing paper ones. 1/4
WASHINGTON - The Social Security Administration is now providing workers with online statements of the estimated benefits they will get when they retire, replacing the paper ones the agency used to mail out.

Social Security does away with paper statements
The Social Security Administration is now providing workers with online statements of the estimated benefits they will get when they retire, replacing the paper ones the agency used to mail out.

How to cut Social Security mercifullyIf we're going to cut

2012-04-29T00:35:04Z

How to cut Social Security mercifully
If we're going to cut benefits -- which is likely inevitable -- let's be careful to mitigate the impact on the less fortunate.

When to Take Social Security: Your Questions Answered
A column on the decision to delay benefits got a big response from readers. Here are some questions answered.

Experts From Social Security Solutions Warn Not to Take Social

2012-04-26T00:27:02Z

Experts From Social Security Solutions Warn Not to Take Social Security Benefits Too Soon
LEAWOOD, KS-- - While the newly released Trustees' report warns that Social Security may be going broke faster than expected, new research indicates that if you are approaching retirement, you should think ...

Social Security, Medicare Outlooks Worsen
Annual trustee reports attribute changes to economy, aging baby boomers, and longevity gains.

Social Security: This Earth Day save a tree, go onlineSunday,

2012-04-23T00:25:03Z

Social Security: This Earth Day save a tree, go online
Sunday, April 22, is Earth Day. More than one billion people will celebrate Earth Day in one way or another. You could plant a tree, and recycle your plastic, glass, and paper, or use the backside of printer paper before tossing it. But what s even better than recycling your paper is not having any paper to begin with. By doing business with Social Security over the Internet , you ll be doing ...

Social Security, Medicare report card on tap
Social Security, Medicare report card on tap

Delaying Social Security best option for most retirees
According to the Social Security Administration, the vast majority of retirement benefit recipients (about 70 percent) elected to start their benefits early, between age 62 and their full retirement age.

Big Questions About Social Security: Age to Draw Benefit, Survivor

2012-04-20T00:17:00Z

Big Questions About Social Security: Age to Draw Benefit, Survivor Benefit Amount
April 19, 2012 Social Security is of critical importance to most older Americans, but few really think about it until the time comes to make a decision about when to apply for the retirement payments, which can be as early as three months before turning age 62. What a surviving spouse will receive is another question most never consider until they lose their loved one.

Dismantling Social Security, the Conrad Plan
Drastically cut the benefits of middle-class families, Reduce the annual Cost of Living Adjustment for current and future Social Security beneficiaries, Raise the full retirement age to 69, and the earliest eligibility age to 64, Radically restructure the program, Cut benefits for the most vulnerable

Social Security Claiming Slows
Social Security sign-ups spiked in 2009, when a record high of 3.2 million Americans age 62 and older began collecting benefits. But the number of people newly claiming Social Security has since declined ...

Social Security checks will no longer be in the mailStarting

2012-04-17T00:12:07Z

Social Security checks will no longer be in the mail
Starting next year, the check will no longer be in the mail for millions of people who receive Social Security and other...

Social Security's future becoming less certain
Most of us are concerned about a secure future. In the current economic times, however, questions begin to arise concerning the effectiveness of governmental programs, particularly Social Security.

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After pressure on the federal government forced officials to agree to keep the Rome Social Security Office open for one day a week at City Hall as a test, local lawmakers are saying that part-time service is not enough.

Social security for workers soughtA two-day Southern Regional Consultation by

2012-04-14T00:10:03Z

Social security for workers sought
A two-day Southern Regional Consultation by the National Centre for Labour (NCL) that commenced here on Thursday has called upon the government to form the crucial Social Security Board for unorga...

Social Security Adds 52 Conditions To Fast-Track Social Security Disability Claims
Allsup explains Compassionate Allowances program and value of SSDI representation (PRWeb April 12, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Allsup/DisabilityClaims/prweb9396976.htm

Comic 'Social Security' is next show for Bay Street Players
The Bay Street Players say laughter is the pay-out in "Social Security," a comedy by Andrew Bergman that opens Friday, April 20.

Social Security Disability Attorney Tells Conference: Veterans With PTSD Need

2012-04-11T00:05:04Z

Social Security Disability Attorney Tells Conference: Veterans With PTSD Need Tough Advocate
Joanne S. Wilburne, Esq., owner, Joanne S. Wilburne, P.A., spoke today about social security disability at a pre-conference session for the National Association of Disability Representative s (NADR's) 12th Annual Social Security Law Conference. The Conference is taking place in New Orleans at the Intercontinental Hotel from April 11th to April 13th, 2012.New Orleans, Louisiana (PRWEB) April 10 ...

How to get the most from Social Security
The trustees of Social Security will release their annual report on the program's health sometime in the next few weeks, and the news will not be good. The 2012 briefing is expected to show further deterioration ...

US hack affects 25,000 on Social SecurityUS state officials say

2012-04-08T00:00:26Z

US hack affects 25,000 on Social Security
US state officials say hackers have broken into state computers and stolen medical records including Social Security numbers.

Social Security to close here
Colquitt County's Social Security office is scheduled to close at the end of June.

12 FAQs to get the most from Social SecurityRetirement

2012-04-05T00:00:06Z

12 FAQs to get the most from Social Security
Retirement 12 FAQs On Social Security BenefitsDr. Don Taylor, Ph.D., CFA, CFP, has been advising Bankrate readers for 13 years. A topic that frequently comes up is Social Security. People want to know ...

Social Security Administration's long reviews costly
The Social Security Administration paid hundreds of thousands of dollars in recent years to a handful of employees who were placed on administrative leave for more than half a year while officials considered misconduct accusations against them or their involvement in illegal acts. The agency's Office of Inspector General said ...

Local Seniors voice concerns about the future of Medicare and Social Security
AARP held a "Listening Tour" stop about Medicare and Social Security in Johnson City

A Libertarian's Thoughts On the Double Bind That Is Social

2012-04-01T23:51:58Z

A Libertarian's Thoughts On the Double Bind That Is Social Security
It is impossible to justify repealing Social Security to stop the government's stealing from one group of people if doing so entails perpetuating the theft on another group of people.

Social Security Solutions Recommended in SmartMoney and Kiplinger
LEAWOOD, KS-- - Social Security Solutions, Inc. continues to be heralded by the media as the leading website and online tool for making Social Security retirement benefit claiming decisions.Social Security ...

Social Security Primer: The Mary Poppins Tax
When you employ someone to work in your home such as a nanny or a housekeeper, you are required to pay Social Security and Medicare taxes on their wages.

Local Social Security office will close Friday The Social Security Administration

2012-03-29T23:50:04Z

Local Social Security office will close Friday
The Social Security Administration office on South Church Street in Burlingtonis closing on Friday, due to budget restrictions."In 2011, our budget was reduced by nearly $1 billion," said Patti Patterson, spokeswoman for the Social Security Administration. "In light of...

No Revenue Means Steep Social Security Cuts Under Romney
The basic contours of Mitt Romney s approach to Social Security reform are coming into focus, and the results aren t pretty.

Women and Social SecurityAbout Social SecurityDeath of Hospice Pioneer Highlights

2012-03-26T23:40:07Z

Women and Social Security
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Death of Hospice Pioneer Highlights Increasing Awareness of Resources For Those With Terminal Illness
Allsup explains importance of Social Security Disability Insurance benefits for patients, their families (PRWeb March 26, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/3/prweb9332082.htm

Because Social Security Disability fees are capped, clients get extra

2012-03-23T23:40:06Z

Because Social Security Disability fees are capped, clients get extra money !
Who doesn't like a government refund check ?!!? Unexpected money is often the best kind to receive. When clients get winning Social Security Disability decisions in the mail, they are happy. When they get additional money for themselves, their children or other loved ones, they call to thank us again. The Landau Law Shop received a copy of a letter from the Federal Government this month that was ...

Women And Social Security
by Louise A. Cotton, Social Security District Manager in Bushwick March is Women s History Month a time to focus not just on the past, but on the challenges women continue to face in the 21st century. read more

About Half Of Ohioans Confident Of Social Security
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - About 46 percent of adults surveyed in Ohio are confident Social Security will be there for them throughout retirement and 56 percent are confident they'll benefit from Medicare. The survey was conducted for AARP Ohio for an event Monday in Columbus to help kick off a nationwide AARP "You've Earned a Say" campaign aimed at increasing conversation about health and retirement ...

Don't let Washington pick your retirementAARP wants to hear your

2012-03-20T23:35:04Z

Don't let Washington pick your retirement
AARP wants to hear your ideas about protecting and strengthening Medicare and Social Security.

Local retirees at AARP meeting say Social Security, Medicare "very important" programs
AARP took the debate about Medicare and Social Security from what it called behind closed doors in Washington to a series of town hall meetings.

Women and Social SecurityMarch is Women's History Month a

2012-03-17T23:30:05Z

Women and Social Security
March is Women's History Month a time to focus not just on the past, but on the challenges women continue to face in the 21st century.

Social Security Battle: AARP Plans Secret 'Salon' With Social Security Opponents
WASHINGTON -- The senior citizens lobby AARP on Monday will kick off a national Social Security and Medicare "listening tour" called "You ve Earned a Say and We re Listening."

Social Security Confuses Americans, Experts SayAside from a vague suspicion

2012-03-14T23:25:05Z

Social Security Confuses Americans, Experts Say
Aside from a vague suspicion that it is a ponzi scheme of some description, most Americans are confused by the way Social Security works, polling reveals. Most people understand that there are minimum claim ages at which citizens can begin to draw Social Security. And people kind of get that if they put off receiving [...] Social Security Confuses Americans, Experts Say is a post from: The ...

AARP to host public Medicare, Social Security conversation
Area residents will have a chance to make their voices heard about the future of Medicare and Social Security when AARP hosts a community conversation Wednesday.

First Person: I Support Raising the Social Security Age to

2012-03-11T23:20:04Z

First Person: I Support Raising the Social Security Age to 72
COMMENTARY | I don't intend to work past the age of 55, but I support raising the Social Security age.

Alabama congressional candidates differ on earmarks, Social Security
Candidates for U.S. Congress, District 1, respond to a series of questions posed by the Press-Register.

When to Start Tapping Social Security
For people who are close to retirement, the decision about when to turn on that Social Security tap can be confusing and worry-provoking. Nobody wants to get it wrong.

Chillicothe Senior Citizen Has 2 Social Security Checks StolenA Chillicothe senior citizen

2012-03-08T22:15:08Z

Chillicothe Senior Citizen Has 2 Social Security Checks Stolen
A Chillicothe senior citizen has two checks stolen after someone calls the Social Security Administration pretending to be him.

Bryan Man Arrested After Cussing, Screaming in Social Security Office
A Bryan man was arrested Wednesday afternoon after police say he started cursing and screaming at the local U.S. Social Security office.

Strategies to Max Out Social Security BenefitsRuffenach: Find out which

2012-03-05T22:10:12Z

Strategies to Max Out Social Security Benefits
Ruffenach: Find out which Social Security claiming strategy will pay the most over a lifetime.

Forget Treasuries-Here's How To Earn A Higher Return From Uncle Sam
Boomers take note: the financial payoff from waiting to claim Social Security benefits rises as the real interest rate falls.

Social Security, the Financial Crisis & Modern Monetary Theory
Both the crisis in Social Security and the financial crisis have their roots in well-intended government programs gone awry.

Say Goodbye To The Social Security CheckOne year from now,

2012-03-02T22:05:05Z

Say Goodbye To The Social Security Check
One year from now, the federal government will stop issuing paper checks for Social Security benefits including Supplemental Security Income.

How to Outsmart Social Security
Most people start collecting benefits at the wrong time, whether from necessity or because they don't understand the system, a study suggests.

Social Security benefit may track railroad time
Q: I'm planning to apply for Social Security benefits. Early in my working career I spent 64 months working for a railroad. I understand I can add that service time to Social Security, but when I asked Social Security how much it's worth, they said they couldn't tell me until I officially applied for benefits. Is there any website you can direct me to that would give me a roundabout figure as to ...

Llewellyn W. Woolford Sr., Social Security attorneyHe was active in

2012-02-28T22:00:10Z

Llewellyn W. Woolford Sr., Social Security attorney
He was active in early Columbia civil rights cause Llewellyn Washington Woolford Sr., a retired Social Security Administration attorney who was a past Howard County Human Relations Commission chairman, died of stroke complications Feb. 22 at his Columbia home. He was 81.

SOCIAL SECURITY: Spouses can apply online too
You probably already know that when it comes time to apply for retirement, you can do it online at socialsecurity.gov/applyonline. But did you know that spouses can apply online, too?

Social Security benefit may track railroad timeQ: I'm planning to

2012-02-25T21:55:03Z

Social Security benefit may track railroad time
Q: I'm planning to apply for Social Security benefits. Early in my working career I spent 64 months working for a railroad. I understand I can add that service time to Social Security, but when I asked Social Security how much it's worth, they said they couldn't tell me until I officially applied for benefits. Is there any website you can direct me to that would give me a roundabout figure as to ...

Social Security offers ways to earn (and keep) more money
BY J. T. HOLMES SOCIAL SECURITY SAGINAW DISTRICT MANAGER You probably already know that there was an increase in Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) monthly payments at the beginning of the year. If you receive monthly Social Security or SSI payments, you received a 3.6 percent cost-of-living adjustment beginning with your payment for the month of January 2012. read more

Mitt Romney would raise Medicare eligibility age
DETROIT Four days before critical primary elections, Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney outlined a far-reaching plan Friday to gradually delay Americans' eligibility for Medicare as well as Social Security.

Social Security numbers exposed for 6 years, UF saysThe University

2012-02-22T21:50:07Z

Social Security numbers exposed for 6 years, UF says
The University of Florida is notifying 719 individuals that their Social Security numbers were improperly posted on a state website for more than six years.

Federal worker prevails in discrimination case against Social Security
During this extended period of cloudy federal employee horizons comes a wee bit of sunshine, the story of a worker who took on Uncle Sam and won. But it took her more than a decade to do it. As the federal workforce endures a two-year freeze on basic pay rates and faces a possible increase in pension payments and as new employees will have to contribute more to their retirement program, Barbara ...

Jacksonville could face $500M bill over workers not in city pension plan
Making whole Jacksonville employees who were improperly put into Social Security rather the city pension plan could cost the city half a billion dollars over a 30-year period, an attorney for those employees said Wednesday. The figure came up in a hearing U.S. District Judge Timothy Corrigan called for before he makes a decision on dueling motions for summary judgment in the case, which started ...

Payroll tax cut undermines Social Security's securityIf Social Security becomes

2012-02-19T21:45:05Z

Payroll tax cut undermines Social Security's security
If Social Security becomes just another line item in the federal budget, what's to save it from being swept up in an across-the-board orgy of spending reductions? The accepted response to the economic deal reached in Congress last week, extending the Social Security payroll tax holiday and unemployment insurance and maintaining reimbursement levels for Medicare doctors, is huzzah!

Social Security, Medicare: 12th District candidates differ on how to keep them going
Nick Joest, 22, is poised on the brink of a new career -- he's enrolled at a tech school to learn high-tech automotive repair. He's also poised on the brink of a new life -- he plans to marry his fiance later this year.

5 Social Security Alternatives
Social Security is predicted to run out in the next few decades. Read on to see how you can offset the shortfall.

Social Security Reserves Forecast To Run Dry In 2022KHQ.COM -

2012-02-16T21:40:05Z

Social Security Reserves Forecast To Run Dry In 2022
KHQ.COM - Social Security's bank account will go bust in 2022 the first time the program's combined trust funds will run a deficit, according to President Obama's budget released Monday.

Social Security: Relative moving in should report address
Q: My dad, who is receiving supplemental security income, will be coming to live with me. Does he have to report the move to Social Security?

Will Payroll Tax Cut Extension Hurt Social Security?
Congress is prepared to extend the cut in payroll taxes that normally fund Social Security.

Social Security Disability Is Albatross Dragging Us DownWASHINGTON - Social

2012-02-13T21:35:09Z

Social Security Disability Is Albatross Dragging Us Down
WASHINGTON - Social Security's disability program is a political quagmire - and a me ...

Seniors interested Social Security when Romney, Santorum visit
"Right now, some of them are weighing benefits. What do I do with that money? Do I eat or do I get my medicine? Do I pay my gas bill to stay warm? What do I do? Leave it alone," Jaszkowiak said.

The Real Social Security Crisis
It may be difficult to face facts in an election year, but the fact is that Social Security retirement benefits are just too low.

Social Security: Be Sure to Let SSA Know About Name

2012-02-10T21:27:09Z

Social Security: Be Sure to Let SSA Know About Name Change after Marriage
Valentine's Day is just around the corner, making this a popular time of year for proclamations of love. Such displays of affection can be as simple and sweet as a heart with a "be mine" message, or as life altering as a vow before the altar.

Social Security offset rules sting teacher whose husband died
LOVINGTON - When Cheryl Murphy's 59-year-old husband, Danny, died in December, she was overwhelmed with all the things that must be done when someone dies, while dealing with her grief at the same tim

Biz brain: suspended Social Security statementsLike it or not, budgetary

2012-02-07T21:26:12Z

Biz brain: suspended Social Security statements
Like it or not, budgetary constraints are hitting all kinds of services, including Social Security.

Don't Count on Social Security
Jean Dorrell, Founder of Senior Financial Security, discusses how to prepare for retirement without social security.

Social Security Q&A: How to Maximize BenefitsA spousal benefit is

2012-02-04T21:25:03Z

Social Security Q&A: How to Maximize Benefits
A spousal benefit is one that is based upon the earnings record of your spouse as opposed to your own. If one member of a couple worked in higher-paying jobs or had more time in the paid workforce, a spousal benefit could be considerably higher

Column: First Social Security check 72 years ago
Al Neuharth: The benefits help, but it's not enough. We need to prepare for our golden years with investments, too.

7 little-known Social Security benefitsIn the first season of "Friends,"

2012-02-01T21:20:19Z

7 little-known Social Security benefits
In the first season of "Friends," Rachel Green looks at her first paycheck as a waitress and asks, "Who's this FICA guy, and why is he getting all my money?"

Audit Cites Inmate Access To Social Security Numbers
A Maryland audit has found that prison inmates had access to personal information such as Social Security numbers while working for Maryland Correctional Enterprises.

The Impact Of Your Starting Age On Social Security
Retiring at 62 sounds nice, but it could affect the amount of social security you receive.

Biz Brain: Collecting spousal benefits from Social SecurityI am 62

2012-01-29T21:10:06Z

Biz Brain: Collecting spousal benefits from Social Security
I am 62 years old and I would like to apply for Social Security. If I get my Social Security benefits now, will I be able to switch over to half of his benefit when he starts to collect or will I be locked into my own?

How to fix Social Security confounds Florida retirees
THE VILLAGES, Fla. It's an urgent issue seemingly on the minds of many in this retiree mecca, if not the entire state of Florida how to fix Social Security. And voters' proposed solutions to the

BBB warning of new Social Security scam
BBB cautions consumers about telephone calls purportedly from Social Security regarding the issuing of a new "Medical Benefits" card.

Social Security to Resume Paper StatementsWorkers age 60 and older

2012-01-26T21:06:12Z

Social Security to Resume Paper Statements
Workers age 60 and older will get mailings beginning in February.

Social Security: Florida retirees eye GOP candidates' fixes
Social Security rescue plans vary among GOP presidential candidates. A majority of Florida's Republican retirees support raising age when Social Security benefits kick in.

Third of Florida's seniors have only Social Security to depend

2012-01-23T21:05:30Z

Third of Florida's seniors have only Social Security to depend on
A third of Florida's nearly 3 million retirees, 65 and older, now rely entirely on Social Security, according to an analysis by AARP.

5 Social Security Changes Coming in 2012
Social Security recipients will see bigger payments this year for the first time since 2009. But the future of Social Security taxes for workers remains uncertain. The 2011 payroll tax holiday has been extended only through the end of February and is scheduled to increase in March under current law. Here's a look at the Social Security changes workers and retirees will experience this year.

Patty Duke Registers Online for Social Security, Medicare in PJs
Jan. 23, 2012 - After years of telling people they can apply online for Social Security in their pajamas, Patty Duke has taken her own advice. Duke turned 65 last month and applied online for retirement and Medicare benefits from home.

Trenton man pleads guilty to theft of $90,000 in Social

2012-01-17T21:00:09Z

Trenton man pleads guilty to theft of $90,000 in Social Security benefits, faces 10 years in jail
TRENTON A 55-year-old Trenton man on Tuesday admitted he stole nearly $90,000 in Social Security disability benefits and used his brother s Social Security number to obtain employment and worker s compensation, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced.

Consider Social Security part of investing strategy
Last month as my office was closing down 2011, a friend and financial planner, Peter Mullen of Sherpa Financial, sent me an e-mail with the subject How Much is Your Social Security Worth (to You)?

Budget cuts mean shorter office hoursThe North Platte Telegraph On

2012-01-14T20:56:44Z

Child s social security number used in bank fraudA Rome woman

2012-01-11T20:50:05Z

Child s social security number used in bank fraud
A Rome woman called local authorities Tuesday regarding her child s Social Security number was used in a Texas bank scam. According to Rome police reports: The East Rome resident said that someone ...

Social Security questions answered
Below are some questions and answers provided by Oscar Torres-Torres, Social Security office manager in Chambersburg, related to disability benefits.

Government defines Social Security as slush fund
Webster`s 7th New Collegiate Dictionary defines entitlement as having a legal right to, or to qualify for, something. A perfect example is Social Security. You pay in 15.3 percent of your yearly income before taxes if you are self-employed or you pay in 7.65 percent of your pretax total and your employer pays the same amount if you work for someone else. This money is collected during your ...

Social Security 'surplus' an illusionFor 40 years, Operation Holiday has

2012-01-08T20:50:16Z

Social Security 'surplus' an illusion
For 40 years, Operation Holiday has been made possible by the generosity of countless contributors... - 10:26 pm

Social Security is online
The North Platte Telegraph Social Security touches the lives of more Americans than any other federal program.

Rick Santorum Calls For Social Security Cuts
KEENE, N.H. -- Risking the wrath of older voters, Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum is calling for immediate cuts to Social Security benefits and says the country can't wait to phase in reductions as most of his rivals have advocated.

Social Security Helps The HomelessLouise Cotton, Social Security District Manager

2012-01-05T20:40:06Z

Social Security Helps The Homeless
Louise Cotton, Social Security District Manager in Bushwick More than half a million Americans experience homelessness on any given night. Nearly 20 percent of them are chronically homeless, meaning they are on the streets regularly. read more

Your Social Security questions answered
Below are some questions and answers provided by Oscar Torres-Torres, Social Security office manager in Chambersburg, related to calculating retirement benefits; audio books; retired, but now working - and, is the "early" retirement age going up?

Rick Santorum Knocks Ronald Reagan On Social Security
Fresh off his second-place finish in the Iowa caucuses , GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum took part in a town hall event in New Hampshire, held Wednesday evening in a Brentwood nursing home.

Paulonomics: Ron Paul s plans for taxes, spending and Social SecurityIf

2012-01-02T20:36:22Z

Paulonomics: Ron Paul s plans for taxes, spending and Social Security
If you know anything about Ron Paul's economic views, it's probably that he's not a big fan of the Federal Reserve system, or that he loves the gold standard. But those are hardly the only noteworthy planks in his platform. The Republican congressman from Texas, who now looks to have a real chance of winning [...]

Seniors focus on candidates' plans for Medicare, Social Security
By Britt Kennerly Florida Today -- When it comes to Social Security, there's one word Micco resident Jamie Lawson doesn't want to hear from anyone seeking the presidency of the United States.

Payroll tax cut may imperil Social Security funding
WASHINGTON - By extending the payroll tax cut, Congress and the administration have quietly made a critical change in how Social Security is funded, one that some worry could undermine the program's foundation if lawmakers keep renewing the tax break.

Paulonomics: Ron Paul s plans for taxes, spending and Social SecurityIf

2011-12-30T20:20:05Z

Paulonomics: Ron Paul s plans for taxes, spending and Social Security
If you know anything about Ron Paul's economic views, it's probably that he's not a big fan of the Federal Reserve system, or that he loves the gold standard. But those are hardly the only noteworthy planks in his platform. The Republican congressman from Texas, who now looks to have a real chance of winning [...]

Congressman visits Copper Country: Constituents voice concerns in Mohawk
MOHAWK - Social security and taxes were the topics of discussion at Slim's Cafe in Mohawk Thursday morning where Congressman Dan Benishek, R-Crystal Falls, fielded questions.

Social Security payments will increase in 2012
Many senior citizens living on a fixed income will soon receive something they haven t seen in two years a raise. Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits will increase 3.6 percent in 2012 to cover cost of living increases. This will be the first cost-of-living adjustment for people receiving Social Security since 2009, when the benefits went up 5.8 percent.

Budget cuts mean shorter office hoursThe North Platte Telegraph On

2011-12-27T20:17:04Z

Budget cuts mean shorter office hours
The North Platte Telegraph On Aug. 15, the North Platte Social Security office, 300 East Third Street, Room 204, will reduce the number of hours it is open to the public by 30 minutes each weekday. The office will be open from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Harrison woman has to prove she's alive after Social Security declares her dead, and that's only the beginning
AHarrison woman has had to figuratively fight for her life after being declared dead by Social Security, and she hasn t been able to collect her benefits because her bank does not believe she is among the living.

The ins and outs of Social Security Disability Insurance benefits
With each paycheck you earn, a small amount is deducted to ensure that you'll be able to receive payments should you ever become disabled and unable to work. By paying Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) throughout your working life, you entitle yourself to payments from the Social Security Administration if you ever become incapacitated.

Safeguard Your Child's Social Security NumberJaleesa Suell, a senior at

2011-12-17T06:30:12Z

Safeguard Your Child's Social Security Number
Jaleesa Suell, a senior at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., recently tried to establish credit by applying for a modest student credit card. To her surprise, she was turned down. She later ...

Charles Schwab CEO on the future of the 401(k)
Walt Bettinger weighs in on all things concerning the American investor in this landscape, including 401(k)s, Social Security, and just who should and shouldn't invest in stocks.

Ex-spouse Social Security benefitsIf you're divorced and drawing Social Security

2011-12-14T06:25:10Z

Ex-spouse Social Security benefits
If you're divorced and drawing Social Security benefits -- or just getting ready to file for Social Security -- you need to know the rules of ex-spouse Social Security benefits.

Republicans muscle tax cut bill through House
Defiant Republicans pushed legislation through the House Tuesday night that would keep alive Social Security payroll tax cuts for some 160 million Americans at President Barack Obama's request but also would require construction of a Canada-to-Texas oil pipeline that has sparked a White House veto threat.