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Understanding Your Social Security… Receiving Housing Benefits? A Trip To Social Security May Not Be Necessary

Issue 7.17

Social Security is constantly evolving to make your life easier. If you are currently receiving benefits from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and are reapplying for benefits, or are assisting someone with their application, a trip to the Social Security office is probably not necessary even if verification of […]

Understanding Your Social Security… We Are Here To Help You Realize Your Dream

Issue 4.17

January 16 was Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – a national holiday and a day of remembrance. Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life to creating and fostering equal rights for African Americans, and he died during his efforts to make his dream a reality.

Many people commemorate this holiday by serving their […]

Understanding Your Social Security… Social Security Is Always Evolving

Issue 3.17

Social Security is always evolving to meet the needs of the American public. We’re optimistic about the future and the limitless possibilities for progress. Much of the progress we’ve made together, as a nation, is through the shared responsibility of paying Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) tax. This federal payroll tax funds Social […]

Understanding Your Social Security… Social Security Continues To Innovate With New Features

Issue 2.17

Social Security is always innovating and improving our technology to better serve you. In an effort to meet our goal to deliver innovative, quality services, we are improving how you can check the status of your Social Security benefit application online. Placing the “Application Status” feature behind our my Social Security portal provides […]

Understanding Your Social Security… A Fulfilling New Year’s Resolution: Retirement Planning

Issue 51.16

It’s almost 2017, and that means you might be one more year closer to retirement. Whether you’re at your very first job or wrapping up a successful career, there are always new things to learn about when it comes to saving for the future. So why not make retirement planning part of your […]

Understanding Your Social Security… Harness The Power Of Our Top Ten Blog Posts

Issue 50.16

At Social Security, we’re always looking for ways to improve how we communicate with you. It’s been a year-and-a-half since we joined the blogosphere, and we couldn’t be happier with the content we’ve been able to provide! This blog is exactly what we envisioned: an honest conversation with you about our programs, the […]

Understanding Your Social Security… Social Security Continues To Innovate With New Features

Issue 49.16

Social Security is always innovating and improving our technology to better serve you. In an effort to meet our goal to deliver innovative, quality services, we are improving how you can check the status of your Social Security benefit application online. Placing the “Application Status” feature behind our ‘my Social Security’ portal provides […]

Understanding Your Social Security… More States Added To Social Security’s Online Replacement Card Application

Issue 48.16

Applying for a replacement Social Security card just got even easier! As of last month, we’ve added residents of Arizona, Maryland, and South Dakota to the list of those who can request a replacement Social Security card online using my Social Security. You can also request a replacement card if you live in […]

Understanding Your Social Security… While Shopping Online, VISIT SOCIAL SECURITY

Issue 47.16

“Black Friday” is the busiest shopping day of the year, with people lining up at midnight for deals as they begin the busy holiday shopping season. More people than ever are taking advantage of online deals, and you probably already know there’s more than one way to find value on the internet. For […]

Understanding Your Social Security… Are You Posting During National Blog Posting Month?

Issue 46.16

Social Security Matters is Social Security’s blog and one of the best places for retirement and other benefit news. November is National Blog Posting Month, which means there’s never been a better time to join the conversation with Social Security. The blog is our interactive center for engaging with you by answering questions […]