After this most recent recession, many people wondered how the state of the economy was going to fare. Then just weeks ago, the government shutdown added more fears, especially about the stability of government spending and what this would mean for people who rely on government assistance programs to stay financially afloat. But now with […]
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Historically small benefit increase expected second year in a row
Posted on October 24th, 2013 by Jeff Rabin
Historically small benefit increase expected second year in a row
Posted on October 24th, 2013 by Jeff Rabin
After this most recent recession, many people wondered how the state of the economy was going to fare. Then just weeks ago, the government shutdown added more fears, especially about the stability of government spending and what this would mean for people who rely on government assistance programs to stay financially afloat. But now with […]
First the shutdown, now Social Security is accused of fraud
Posted on October 11th, 2013 by Jeff Rabin
Throughout the course of keeping our readers well-informed about the state of the Social Security Administration and offering advice about how to proceed with complicated situations involving your benefits we have come across some truly concern-worthy stories. The recent government shutdown was among one of them, which could have an incredible impact on beneficiaries here […]
Social Security faces lawsuit for firing language interpreter
Posted on September 13th, 2013 by Jeff Rabin
If you’ve ever applied for Social Security disability benefits then you know how complicated the form can be. One small mistake can even result in denied benefits, despite demonstrating an obvious disability. In the end, many people are forced to appeal their claim which can take significantly more time and can even require the help […]
SSA Now Processing Same-Sex Marriage Claims
Posted on August 23rd, 2013 by Jeff Rabin
The Social Security Administration announced good news last week to people currently receiving government benefits. In a move to comply with the recent U.S. Supreme Court’s decision regarding same-sex couples, the administration has announced that it has started processing the first same-sex-couple benefit requests. While this only appears to be applying to retirement benefits at […]
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