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		<title>Social security questions and answers</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 12:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[GENERAL Question: My wife doesn’t have enough work under Social Security to qualify for Social Security or Medicare. But I am fully insured and eligible. Can she qualify on my record? Answer: Yes. The question you’ve raised applies to husbands as well as wives. Even if your spouse has never worked under Social Security, she [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Can&#039;t work due to disability, may social security can help</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 12:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Erin Thompson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Toledo Disability is something most people don’t like to think about. But if you’re not able to work because you have a disabling condition that is expected to last at least one year or result in death, then it’s a subject you may not be able [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mothers everywhere appreciate extra help</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 12:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Erin Thompson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Toledo Think of all the times and ways that Mom has helped you over the years, when you were a child, and after you became an adult. With Mother’s Day upon us, now is a good time to pay Mom back with a little Extra Help [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Social security honors all who serve</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 12:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Erin Thompson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Toledo Every day of the year, Americans across the nation remember friends and family members who have served and sacrificed for their country. Memorial Day is a day when we all come together to honor those who have given their lives in the defense of freedom [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Questions and answers</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 12:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[GENERAL Question: I applied for a replacement Social Security card last week but have not received it. When should I expect to receive my new card? Answer: It takes approximately 10 to 14 days to receive your replacement Social Security card. We’re working harder than ever to protect you, prevent identity theft, and ensure the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Best ways to do business with Social Security</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Erin Thompson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Toledo Many people save time by going online to take care of everyday tasks. For example, they shop online to avoid going to crowded malls or stores. They pay bills and check their account balances online to save a trip to the bank. It’s true of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Identity theft - it is not joke.</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Erin Thompson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Toledo When the first of April comes, you may be on guard to protect yourself from an April Fool’s Day prank. But every day of the year, you should be wary of identity thieves. Identity theft is no joking matter. Identity thieves victimize millions of people [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Retire on your own terms</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Erin Thompson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Toledo Most Americans are aware that they need to save for retirement. It is a topic that is easy to brush aside to a later date because although the subject is important, it may not seem urgent. But the longer you put off some basic retirement [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Social security challenges you to a word game.</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Erin Thompson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Toledo In 1938, only a couple of years after Social Security was signed into law, a depression-era, unemployed architect named Alfred Mosher Butts studied the front page of The New York Times to figure out how often each of the 26 letters was used. The result [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to obtain a replacement Social Security card.</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Erin Thompson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Toledo Often times, people decide they need to apply for a new Social Security card because they can’t find their old one. As long as you have all of the required information and documentation, it’s not difficult to obtain a replacement Social Security card. But here’s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Questions and answers</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[GENERAL Question: I’m trying to figure out how much I need to save for my retirement. Does the government offer any help with financial education? Answer: Yes. For starters, you may want to find out what you can expect from Social Security with a visit to Social Security’s Retirement Estimator at www.socialsecurity.gov/estimator. The Financial Literacy [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Spring into Action</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Social Security Column By Erin Thompson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Toledo Here are a few important items about Social Security retirement benefits and how to apply for them. When you work and pay Social Security taxes, you earn “credits” toward Social Security benefits. If you were born in 1929 or later, you need [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Go Green this St. Patrick&#039;s Day by going paperless</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Social Security Column By Erin Thompson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Toledo With St. Patrick’s Day at its heart, March is a very green month. People celebrating the luck of the Irish wear green clothing, drink green beverages, and can even be found enjoying a shamrock milkshake from time to time. We’d like to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>It&#039;s March Madness at Social Security</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Social Security Column By Erin Thompson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Toledo It’s that time of year! Basketball fans are gearing up for March Madness, a time when the final four teams in the NCAA fight for the title of national champion. While basketball fans are excited about March Madness, Social Security already has [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Myths about social security</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Social Security ColumnBy Erin Thompson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist 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 take a look at a few. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Financial wellness can be yours in 2013</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2013 13:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Social Security Column By Erin Thompson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist January is Financial Wellness Month a great time to think about your own financial future. It also happens to be at this time that many people make resolutions for the New Year. Why not combine the two and make your own financial wellness a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Social security cards and numbers</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 13:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Social Security Column By Erin Thompson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Do you know where your Social Security card is located? Hopefully, it’s in a safe place, tucked away securely with your other important papers. It certainly should not be in your purse or wallet and should not be carried with you every day since [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Social security questions and answers</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2013 13:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[GENERAL Question: I applied for my child’s Social Security card in the hospital but have not received it. How long must I wait? Answer: On average, it takes about 4–5 weeks from the time you apply in the hospital until you receive your child’s Social Security card in the mail. However, it can vary depending [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A raise for people who receive social security</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Dec 2012 13:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Social Security Column By Erin Thompson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist As we ring in a new year, we can expect to see a number of changes. Social Security is no exception: in 2013, people who receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments will see their benefits increase. Beginning in 2013, a 1.7 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How &quot;Ticket to Work&quot; helped Terry Anderson</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Dec 2012 13:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Erin Thompson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist The summer of 2007 felt like a bad dream for Terry Anderson. Reeling from a recent cancer diagnosis, she was downsized from the company where she’d worked for 11 years. “There was no severance. I had no insurance,” she said. “I was terrified.” Terry began receiving Social [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Day after Christmas is &quot;Happy Boxing Day&quot;</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2012 13:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Home Country Slim Randles Twas the morning after Christmas, and all through the Mule Barn truck stop’s philosophy counter … Happy Boxing Day!” said Herb, settling in and flipping his cup to the upright and fillable position. Boxing Day?” said Steve. It certainly is,” Herb said. He’s like that … a lot. We looked at [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Medicare age is still 65</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2012 13:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Erin Thompson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist 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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Social security questions and answers</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2012 13:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[GENERAL Question: I applied for a replacement Social Security card last week but have not received it. When should I expect to receive my new card? Answer: On average, it takes approximately 10 to 14 days to receive your replacement Social Security card. However, if we need to verify documents you present as proof of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Your social security statement is a gift to you.</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Erin Thompson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist 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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The twelve sites of social security.</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2012 13:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Erin Thompson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist 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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A social security card and number lesson</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2012 13:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Erin Thompson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist 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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Over the river and through the woods</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 13:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Erin Thompson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist 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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Find true value this cyber Monday</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Erin Thompson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist 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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Social security questions and answers</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2012 13:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GENERAL Question: I applied for a Social Security card for my baby at the hospital, but the card came back with a misspelled name. What should I do? Answer: Find at least two original documents proving your child’s U.S. citizenship and identity, as well as one proof of your identity as the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The hunt is afoot for medicare part D</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 12:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Erin Thompson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist 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 [...]]]></description>
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