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Social Security Benefits To Increase In 2022

About 23,000 people of different ages and socioeconomic backgrounds in U.S. Virgin Islands (and 850,000 in Puerto Rico) qualify for a 5.9 percent increase in their Social Security benefits in…

Victor Rodriguez December 1, 2021

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Veterans And Active-Duty Military Members, Social Security Has Your Back!

Every year on Veterans Day, we honor the people who risk their lives to protect our country. Our disability program is part of our obligation to wounded warriors and their…

Victor Rodriguez November 3, 2021

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Social Security Announces 5.9 Percent Benefit Increase For 2022

Millions of retirees on Social Security will get a 5.9% boost in benefits for 2022 — the biggest cost-of-living adjustment in 39 years. The move follows a bump in inflation…

Victor Rodriguez October 13, 2021

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Social Security Announces Redesigned Statement, Available With My Account

WASHINGTON — Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, today introduced a new look and feel to the Social Security Statement, available online through the my Social Security portal at…

Victor Rodriguez October 5, 2021

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How You Can Sign Up For Medicare Part B Online: Expert Column

If you did not enroll to Medicare Part B (Supplemental Medical Insurance) during your Initial Enrollment Period because you continued working and covered by an employer’s group health plan, you…

Victor Rodriguez September 29, 2021

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How To Check Your Social Security Benefits Online

If you applied for Social Security benefits, or have a pending reconsideration or hearing request, you can check the status online using your free personal my Social Security account. If…

Victor Rodriguez September 16, 2021

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3 Retirement Planning Tips For Women From The Social Security Administration

One day in 1939, Ida May Fuller stopped by the local Social Security office in her hometown of Rutland, Vermont to inquire about Social Security benefits. She knew she had…

Victor Rodriguez August 13, 2021

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Learn Online How Social Security Can Improve Your Life

With more people learning online, we would like to highlight some of the digital resources we have for educators. Chances are a student will know someone who receives retirement, disability…

Victor Rodriguez August 6, 2021

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Social Security Protects Your Investment In You: Column By Darlynda Bogle

We provide benefits to about one-fifth of the American population and help protect workers, children, people with disabilities, and the elderly. For example, as of March 2021, Social Security paid…

Victor Rodriguez July 7, 2021

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3 Ways To Achieve Independence With Social Security

Celebrating the independence of the United States every year on July 4 is a point of joy and pride. For more than 85 years, the Social Security programs have helped…

Victor Rodriguez June 30, 2021