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Social Security: The most commonly asked questions regarding getting assistance, scams, cards, statements & benefits

The Social Security Administration oversees many different programs that offer benefits to Americans. The most common program many are aware of is retirement benefits for Americans that have worked long enough and earned enough money ... more
Social Security: Offices reopen with $1,657 payment date

After being closed for two years due to the pandemic, the Social Security Administration has finally announced the date their offices plan to reopen. The announcement was made by the SSA on Monday that offices ... more
SSI and SSDI differences explained

The Social Security Administration has various programs like SSI and Social Security, but it's important to know the differences. SSI and SSDI both provide disability benefits, but they have differences when it comes to the ... more
Social Security: Where is my statement?

Millions of Americans collect Social Security each month in retirement. This means it's a good idea to keep tabs on any and all information regarding your benefits. The easiest place to find any information you ... more
SSI: 2022 Payment schedule

Millions of Americans benefit from SSI and Social Security payments, and the Social Security Administration has released their 2022 payment schedule. The maximum SSI payment a person can get is $841. SSI payments go out ... more
SSI: What counts as income?

SSI, or supplementary security insurance, is a program through the Social Security Administration that pays individuals with a low income a monthly check. SSI amounts are decided by whatever income or assets you already have ... more
Social Security: Starting your “My Social Security” online account

The Social Security Administration offers Americans an online service to help them manage their Social Security. This service will let you check any kind of Social Security business you may have with the SSA. This ... more
Social Security: How to change your name on your card

Sometimes there are events in life that cause people to change their names, and they need to be sure their Social Security cards match their legal name. This is important for things like employment, tax ... more
Social Security: Watch out for scammers saying your SSN or account has a “problem”

Some Americans feel stuck when they find that there is some sort of issue with their Social Security Number or account. A SSN is not only what people need to be able to use government ... more
Social Security: How to fix payment errors

70 million Americans collect Social Security benefits, which means there will be the occasional mistake. There are options available for those who feel they were shorted on their check. Underpayment in Social Security The Social ... more
Social Security: What to do if yours is lost

It happens to the best of us, we lose our Social Security card. What do we do when that happens? The Social Security Administration has implemented an online system for requesting a lost card. Six ... more
Social Security limits and payment amounts for 2022

People that receive Social Security payments do so because they paid into the system while they worked. This determines how much you'll earn before reaching the limit when you do retire. In 2022 there has ... more
Social Security number for newborns

Social Security is a huge part of every American's life in one way or another, and it starts when a newborn gets their new Social Security number. Welcoming a child into the world is one ... more
COLA: Social Security recipients need more money

Seniors who collect Social Security want an extra $200 with their monthly benefits as they fear the 5.9% COLA increase isn't enough. The 5.9% increase is the largest increase in almost 40 years. The Social ... more
SSI payment dates each month in 2022

SSI recipients want to know when their SSI payment dates are in 2022, especially with the COLA increase. SSI in a program run under the Social Security Administration, and help people over age 65, those ... more
Social Security recipients: 5 changes starting now

Yesterday was the first day of 2022, and already there are major changes happening for Social Security recipients. Over 70 million Americans collect Social Security benefits every month for retirement or disability. For people ages ... more
Important dates in 2022 for Social Security payment schedule

The schedule of payments for Social Security benefits in 2022 has been released by the Social Security Administration. Payments in 2022 will be 5.9% larger than payments in 2021 thanks to the increase is COLA ... more
The highest amount in Social Security income you can earn for 2022 is over $50,000, but how do you get it?

The most money a person could earn off Social Security income for 2022 is a whopping $50,328. The possibility of most Americans collecting that much in Social Security benefits is unlikely, but there are some ... more
People with SSI benefits will see two checks this December worth up to $1,635

Millions of Americans are on Supplemental Security Income, or SSI benefits. These people will see two checks for their SSI benefits this month. The Social Security Administration expects around 8 million people to collect SSI ... more