If you fall victim to fraud, it can really stress you out, not to mention damage your credit score and wallet. We encourage you to be cautious of suspicious email, letters, and phone calls or any time someone asks for your personal information.
March 17, 2014 at 4:00 p.m.
YOUR SPOUSE MAY BE COVERED BY SOCIAL SECURITY
If you have a spouse who does not earn an income or who earns less than you do, your spouse (including a same-sex spouse) may be entitled to Social Security spouses’ benefits based on your record.
February Q & A With Social Security
Questions and Answers from SSA
DISABILITY BENEFITS FOR WHAT (SEVERELY) AILS YOU
We all need protection, especially protection from an unexpected disability.
ARE YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS TAXABLE?
If you’ve recently begun receiving Social Security benefits or plan to apply in the near future, you may be wondering this tax season: are Social Security benefits taxable?
NOW IS THE TIME TO PREPARE FOR TAX SEASON
Wise taxpayers may want to take advantage of winter months indoors to prepare for tax filing season this spring. Whether you are a small business owner, a retiree, or a new parent, here are some Social Security tax tips that may help you.
MYTHS ABOUT SOCIAL SECURITY
Like any other successful and long-standing program or organization, there are a number of myths surrounding Social Security. Some of them are grounded in truth but just slightly misconstrued. Others are completely out of line with the truth. Let’s look at a few.
The Big Squeeze on Your Wallet
At Miller's Money, we talk a lot about how Social Security is underfunded and the impact that this could have on retirees and future retirees. But that's just the tip of the iceberg in terms of what we need to prepare for. The US has unfunded liabilities to the tune …
What is Medigap and how can it help me?
Seniors should know more than “how do I sign up for social security.” They need to understand the importance of Medigap insurance to cover extra medical costs.
SSDI vs. SSI: What's the difference?
Two popular government programs exist to help persons who are disabled or who have low incomes and limited resources. Compare the differences between SSDI and SSI here.
How online social security statements work
These days, you can check your social security earnings and print statements from the comfort of your own home. Find out how to sign up for social security statements online.
The step by step 411 on signing up for social security benefits
Applying for Social Security benefits is easier than ever before. Gone are the questions and confusion of how to receive benefits.
The importance of social security for senior women
Women aged 62 and over receive 60 percent of Social Security benefits paid in the US.
Scam alert! Keeping your social security benefits safe from scammers and thieves
Find out what the most common social security theft scams and keep yourself alerted to the actions of those who’d seek to defraud you.
