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Social Security Announces Attorney Cap Fee Increase

You may file your application for Social Security benefits on your own or, if you wish, hire a lawyer or representative. This decision is free and voluntary. If we approve…

John McCarthy January 20, 2023

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Social Security Cards Are Safer Kept At Home

Scams to steal your personal information are at an all-time high. The need to safeguard important personal documents such as your Social Security card continues to be very important. A…

John McCarthy January 17, 2023

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Happy Holidays From Social Security!

The holiday season brings us feelings of warmth and joy. At Social Security, we want you to know we share the same joy when it comes to serving you, whether…

John McCarthy December 22, 2022

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Social Security Supports Rural Communities

Social Security touches the lives of nearly every American. Millions count on us — retirees who worked hard their whole lives, people no longer able to work due to disability,…

John McCarthy December 11, 2022

Social Security Administration Launches<br>Redesigned Website at SSA.gov

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Social Security Administration Launches
Redesigned Website at SSA.gov

Starting today, visitors to SSA.gov will experience a fresh homepage and a new design tohelp them find what they need more easily. “SSA.gov is visited by over 180 million people…

John McCarthy December 6, 2022

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Understanding Social Security Survivor’s Benefits

We are here for surviving family members when a worker dies. In the event of your death, certain members of your family may be eligible for survivor’s benefits. This includes…

John McCarthy December 4, 2022

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SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN: Remember Today To Plan For Your Financial Future

Social Security is a vital part of any financial plan. We have online tools to help you understand your potential Social Security benefits and how they fit into your financial…

John McCarthy October 28, 2022

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Social Security Makes It Easier To Change Sex Marker In Records

The Social Security Administration (SSA) said it will now allow people to change the sex marker on their Social Security number record without providing documentation of their sex designation. The change was…

John McCarthy October 25, 2022

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Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment Will Be 8.7% In 2023; Highest Increase In 40 Years

Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for approximately 70 million Americans will increase 8.7 percent in 2023, the Social Security Administration announced today. On average, Social Security benefits…

John McCarthy October 13, 2022

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Understanding The Need For A Representative Payee: Social Security

You may know someone who gets a monthly Social Security benefit, and who also needs help managing their money. If someone you know needs help, we can appoint a person…

John McCarthy August 28, 2022