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• How do I obtain a copy of my SSI disability award letter? I need to know the quickest way of getting it.
   Call your local office and ask them for a copy to be sent to you, or if you are close enough to a sm...
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• can i work part-time while drawing social security
   I receive $1350 Social Security benefits and $1000 in Retirement Benefits. How much money beyond th...
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• ex-husband's benefits
   Can I collect social security benefits on my ex-husband? We were married 20 years and I have not re-...
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• Can I start collecting benefits if I'm still working?
   Sure. But collecting Social Security when you're still working full-time is usually not a great move...
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• Will my spouse and kids receive benefits when I die?
   Survivor benefits are available for certain family members as long as you accumulated the 40 credits...
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• change name
   my name is change, do I need to go to the s.s. office or can I do a name change on the s.s. web sit...
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• Change my social security number?
   I've had Identity theft problems.  Is it possible to change my social security number?AnswerIt ...
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• I need a name change form cant find anything on line when I called I was told to get a ss-5 form.
   Here is a link to the SSA-5 on SSA.gov http://www.fedforms.gov/bgfPortal/docDetails.do?dId=6575. Wha...
   Rating :       Views : 314      Date Add : 12-11-2008    


• My husband died June 8, 2008, I have been collecting on his social security, when he passed does that change to survivorship benefits - does it mean I would have an increase in benefits? I am 82 years of age. Thank you in advance.
   Dear Ann: When they posted his death to the record, you should have received $255 and his benefit am...
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• automatic deposit - checking account number change
   I had to get a new checking account because someone had stolen my checks. Who do I need to contact ...
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• Change of name on card
   I have just got married and need to file to get a new ss card with my new last name on itSupport Rep...
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• Change of benefits upon marriage
   I am 55 and have been on SSDI since 2004. My wife is 66 and was on SSDI for years until automaticall...
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• Do I have to reapply for SS when my household changed?
   Dear Mr/Mrs, Before we have lived together in Bowling Green KY. Now, because of our particular sit...
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• Disability benefit change?
   My husband will begin drawing his benefits this year. He will soon be 66. I am 60 and have drawn o...
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• Are eligibility requirements to retire early (age 62 going to change under President Obama's stimulus - recovery package?
   I'm getting ready to retire and collect early social security retirement benefits at age 62 but ther...
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Thank You...I think what your doing to help is wonderful.. Thank you again and God Bless
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Carol, thank you so very much for this info. I have really searched many sources without a straight answer such as yours is. This is an invaluable service you do and I appreciate it so much! The speed with which you answered shows true human concern. Keep up the good work, and best of luck!
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Thank you for your rapid response to my social security question...we need running for goverment office perhaps even state represenitive; you certainly would have my vote!!!!! Again Thank You !
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Thank you Carol for your wonderful service. I think it is a great way to get advice!
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Carol was genuinely concerned and it showed....Carol is a real gem!!
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Thank you so very much for your reply!
Some of this is confusing...and it seems when you ask someone at S.S. you get a different answer than the next person.
I appreciate your answer.
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