Seniors living on their own need a reliable form of communication, especially in the event of an emergency. Unfortunately, many cell phone plans for seniors are simply too expensive for them to afford. Since many seniors live solely on Social Security benefits, they just don’t have enough money each month to pay for a cell Read more…
Social Security Benefits Resources & Guides
When Will I Receive My Social Security Check This Month? | Full Guide
Millions of Americans receive Social Security checks each month, and most of them rely on those payments to meet their monthly financial obligations. These benefit recipients might receive Social Security retirement benefits, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). So, how do these people know when their Social Security payments will Read more…
What Documents Do I Need To Apply For Social Security? Make Sure You’re Prepared
If you are nearing retirement age, you might already be thinking about applying for Social Security benefits. The Social Security application process is not extremely complex, but it does require some specific documentation to go along with your application. It is a good idea to go ahead and gather the required documents before you start Read more…
Social Security Change Of Address: Simple & Easy
If you receive benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA), you need to keep your address current with them. Sometimes, the SSA sends correspondence about your Social Security benefits to your home address. Similarly, if you request a replacement Social Security card or Medicare card, it will be sent to your home address. So, what Read more…
Social Security Direct Deposit Change – How to easily Update Your Information
Since the law was changed to require that all Social Security benefits be deposited electronically, most people choose to sign up for direct deposit. Direct deposit allows the Social Security Administration to deposit your Social Security check directly into your bank account each month. A few people choose to receive their funds via a Direct Read more…
When Does Social Security Recalculate Benefits?
You might think that once you start receiving Social Security benefits, you will continue to receive the same benefit amount each month for the rest of your life. However, that is not the case. There are a few different things that could cause your benefit payment to increase, and you might notice an increase every Read more…
How To Apply For Social Security In 3 Easy Steps
You may have already started calculating your Social Security benefits as you approach retirement age. Most people estimate these benefits before retirement to ensure they have enough money in their monthly budget. When retirement finally rolls around, you will need to start your Social Security retirement benefits. But how do you let the Social Security Read more…
Social Security Offices Add Mobile Check-In
What is Mobile Check-In Express? If you’re like most people you hate waiting in lines, especially having to wait in line just to get a ticket so you can wait some more. At most Social Security offices you can now utilize a new Mobile Check-In Express feature that will simplify the check-in process. The new Read more…
Minimum Social Security Benefit | 2024 Amounts & Eligibility
You probably already know that your Social Security retirement benefits will be calculated based on your lifetime earnings history. The more money you make while working, the more money you will receive from Social Security. There is a direct correlation between how much you pay in Social Security taxes and how much your monthly benefit Read more…
Social Security Office Locator | Search By City Or Zip
This Social Security office locator allows you to search for any Social Security office location. Choose whether you would like to search near you or by zip code. If you search near you, it will provide a list of any social security offices within 40 miles of your location.
