If you are recently married or divorced, you might be in the process of getting your name changed on important accounts and documents. You will also need to get a new Social Security card that displays your new name as well. Although you don’t often need to present your Social Security card for identification purposes, Read more…
Social Security Resources & Guides
Can You Laminate Your Social Security Card?
Many important documents in your life are already laminated or have a protective, glossy finish on them. Think about your driver’s license, Medicare card, credit card, or passport, for instance. These documents are more durable and sturdy than a simple piece of paper. However, your Social Security card is simply printed on paper without any Read more…
What Income Might Reduce Your Social Security Benefits?
People are working later in life than ever before. Many people continue to work even after starting their Social Security retirement benefits. Some of these people work a part-time job for a little extra income, while others work a full-time job because they need the money to survive. However, you may already know that if Read more…
Social Security Family Benefits
Millions of Americans rely on Social Security benefits for retirement income. Many more receive disability benefits to help provide for their basic life needs. But, what about the family members of those benefit recipients? Are they entitled to receive any benefits from the Social Security Administration? The answer is yes! If you receive Social Security Read more…
2024 Social Security Increase | How It Will Affect You
Millions of Americans rely on Social Security benefits, and those benefits are getting stretched thinner every day. Inflation is causing the cost of goods and services to skyrocket in today’s economy, so retirees can buy fewer goods with their Social Security checks. Sometimes, this might mean buying less food or doing without other necessities. Thankfully, Read more…
Social Security Tax Deferral CARES Act
 Most people are familiar with the 6.2% Social Security tax that is withheld from each of their paychecks. During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Federal government was looking at many different ways to help Americans who were struggling financially. One method that was utilized was a payroll tax deferral that allowed employers to defer the Read more…
Federal Holidays 2024 – SSA Office Closed
Below is the Social Security office holiday closing schedule. Additionally, some Social Security office locations close on other days not listed on the federal holiday schedule. We recommend you check with your local Social Security office to verify their specific hours of operation and street address. Federal Holidays 2024 Office Closing Date New Year’s Day Read more…
2024 Social Security COLA Increase | It Affects Your Benefits!
We are all affected by inflation as the cost of goods and services continues to rise. Many people on Social Security benefits have a hard time keeping up with the cost of living. This is especially true for retirees and disability benefit recipients who live on a fixed income. The purchasing power of a dollar Read more…
Are Social Security Offices Open Today? 2024 Federal Holidays
Are Social Security offices open for walk-ins today? There are not many things more frustrating than arriving at a Social Security office only to find that the doors are locked. The Social Security Administration (SSA) takes serving the American public very seriously. However, they do observe a few Federal holidays throughout the year when your Read more…
How to Detect if Your Personal Information Has Been Stolen (and How to Protect Yourself Against It)
Ever had that eerie feeling that someone is watching you? Or, in the digital world, that unsettling thought that someone might have gotten a hold of your personal information? Sadly, this isn’t just paranoia nowadays. It’s a genuine concern that isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Just as you’d notice if your keys went missing or Read more…
