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Issue 1.13 According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, winter arrives at 6:12 a.m. eastern standard time on December 21. For many people, winter means shorter days, chillier temperatures and more time indoors. There are many ways you can use that extra time inside. For example, you may want to spend a few minutes checking your […] Issue 51.12 It’s very likely that during the holiday season you’ve been spending a bit of time and money getting gifts for everyone on your shopping list. Why not take a moment and give yourself a holiday gift? We have a suggestion, and while it won’t cost you a penny, it could be one of […] Issue 50.12 One of the most popular traditional holiday songs is “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” It’s been a holiday favorite since it was published in 1780. Last year, we introduced our own classic: “The Twelve Sites of Social Security.” It was a big hit, so we’ve remixed it for the new holiday season. For […] Issue 49.12 If you’re in your sixties, you probably know that the age to receive full retirement benefits has changed. But it’s important to remember that the age to begin receiving Medicare has not — it is still 65. Even if you have decided to wait until after you are age 65 to apply for […] Issue 48.12 Hunting Season Is Open. But Rather Than Hunting For Game, May We Recommend Setting Your Sights For The Part D Medicare Prescription Drug Plan That’s Best For You? You’ll Have More Time Than Usual This Year, Because Open Season Is Lasting Longer Than Usual. If You Currently Are Enrolled In Medicare And Are […] Issue 47.12 Let the shopping season begin! The day after Thanksgiving has virtually become a holiday of its own. “Black Friday” is the busiest shopping day of the year, with people lining up at midnight for door-busting deals as they begin the busy holiday shopping season. And the Monday after that has become a virtual […] Issue 46.12 Kids are back in school, and in the breezy afternoons, you can find them raking leaves, or jumping in them. It’s that time of year. Soon, on the way to Thanksgiving dinner, children may be singing in the back seats of cars: Over the river and through the woods to Grandmother’s house we […] Issue 44.12 Are you looking to replace your Social Security card just because you don’t have it? Then rest assured: you really don’t need to replace it. What’s most important is that you remember your Social Security number. Remember, during your formal education, when you used to memorize passages from a book, or answers for […] Issue 43.12 RETIREMENT Question: I’m retired and the only income I have is from an Individual Retirement Account (IRA). Are my IRA withdrawals considered “earnings”? Could they reduce my monthly Social Security benefits? Answer: No. We count only the wages you earn from a job or your net profit if you’re self-employed. Non-work income […] Issue 42.12 GENERAL Question: What can I do to protect myself against identity theft? Answer: First, don’t carry your Social Security card in your wallet. Keep it at home with your other important papers. Second, avoid giving out your Social Security number. While many banks, schools, doctors, landlords, and others will request your number, it […] |
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