By Erin Thompson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Toledo If you’re a young worker, retirement probably seems like a lifetime away. In fact, you may wonder if your contributions to Social Security, deducted from your paycheck, actually cover you for anything right now. The answer is yes, they do. And the time to learn about […]
By Erin Thompson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Toledo Soon, the world’s most famous groundhog will be getting a lot of attention. On Groundhog Day, the world’s furriest weather reporter, Punxsutawney Phil, will pop out of his home to forecast one of two possibilities: an early spring or six more weeks of winter. Regardless […]
By Erin Thompson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Toledo We have good news for tens of millions of Spanish-speaking Americans. For years, Social Security has been at the forefront of providing online services for Americans, and we’ve provided a wealth of information in Spanish. Now, you can do even more with the expanded suite […]
GENERAL Question: I prefer reading by audio book. Does Social Security have audio publications? Answer: Yes, we do. You can find them at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs. Some of the publications available include What You Can Do Online, How Social Security Can Help You When A Family Member Dies, Apply Online For Social Security Benefits, and Your Social […]
By Erin Thompson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Toledo January 16 is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day a national holiday. To some, the day means more than an observance of the birthday of the civil rights leader. It is also a day to be of service to others. The MLK Day of Service is […]
By Erin Thompson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Toledo Happy 2012 from Social Security! With the new year, many people put together lists of goals and resolutions. Allow us to share with you some new year’s resolutions that you may find worth keeping. Think about retirement. Whether you’re 26 and beginning a career or […]
By Erin Thompson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Toledo Social Security is as American as baseball and apple pie. Not everyone likes apples or baseball games, but almost every American who reaches retirement age will receive Social Security retirement benefits. In fact, 96 percent of Americans are covered by Social Security. If you’re ready […]
After years of telling people they can apply online for Social Security in their pajamas, Patty Duke has taken her own advice. Duke, who turns 65 today, applied online for retirement and Medicare benefits from home at www.socialsecurity.gov. “I had no idea this would be such a momentous occasion,” said Duke, who for three years […]