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The numerology of Social Security

Q: Are Social Security numbers assigned randomly or is there a system involved? A: Contrary to popular belief, Social Security numbers are not issued randomly.

How to Improve Social Security for Women

Changing Social Security rules could substantially ease poverty among older women, according to a new set of proposals. The ideas include reducing the loss of benefits for lower-income recipients when ...

Go Online to Read Social Security Statements, But Do So Carefully, Allsup Says

BELLEVILLE, IL-- - The Social Security Administration suspended mailing most Social Security statements last year, but is making statements available online starting this month. Many people are reluctant ...

Obama’s ‘Life of Julia:’ misleading on Social Security

“Under President Obama: Julia retires. After years of contributing to Social Security, she receives monthly benefits that help her retire comfortably, without worrying that she’ll run out of savings. This allows her to volunteer at a community garden. Read full article >>

Why is Social Security direct deposit now called a "federal benefit credit?": Money Matters

I have collected Social Security by direct deposit for years. This month, on my bank statement, instead of saying "Social Security Administration," it says "Federal Benefit Credit." The amount is the same, but I'm worried that my account information is wrong or that I'm receiving someone else's benefit or that this might affect my ability to withdraw this money.