Social Security and Power of Attorney

May 3, 2011

You might think because you have “Power of Attorney” for your relative or loved one you will be able to conduct business for them with the Social Security Administration. The agency does not recognize “Power of Attorney” and this document will get you no information from Social Security about your relative or loved one. Social [...]

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Social Security Retirement Benefits

March 23, 2011

In order to qualify for Retirement benefits under Social Security you need to work and pay Social Security taxes for a minimum of ten years. The ten year requirement does not mean that the ten years of work has to be continuous; Social Security breaks your work record up into “quarters of coverage” or “credits.” [...]

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Replacing Your Social Security Card

March 21, 2011

Millions of people request replacement Social Security cards every year. Social Security has recently changed the rules for accepting applications for these cards. Here is what you need to know to get your Social Security card replaced. In order to replace your Social Security card you will need to fill out an application; the application [...]

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How Social Security Works: The Trust Fund

March 16, 2011

A common misconception about Social Security is that: “The money I pay into Social Security is my retirement or disability, and when I retire that pile of money is there waiting for me.” In fact, the taxes you pay on your wages fund the Social Security Trust Fund, which actively pays the people who are [...]

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Social Security Cost of Living Increase

March 10, 2011

Social Security has announced the cost of living increase for 2007. This increase will be a 3.3% raise reflected in your January check. The Medicare Part B premium is also going up; this premium will have a $5 increase from $88.50 to $93.50, also effective in January 2007.

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