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Will My Social Security Payment Increase If I Keep Working?
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If you start collecting before full retirement age, your income could lower your monthly benefit if you make above a set limit. That limit goes away at full retirement age, and you could actually raise your benefit amount.
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Psychological Tricks Scammers Use
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Scammers like to use psychological tricks to gain your trust and get you to give up your money or information. Here are five tricks to look out for.
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Can I Collect Both Social Security Retirement and Disability Benefits?
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You can only collect only one benefit at a time. If you collect SSDI before you reach full retirement age, you’ll continue to collect the full amount after, it will just be called a “retirement benefit” at that point.
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Happy Birthday, Social Security!
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AARP celebrates the 85-year-old landmark program. Sign the birthday card for Social Security at action.aarp.org/socialsecurity85.
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Sending Money Safely Through Apps
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Using apps to send and receive money is gaining popularity. But there are precautions you should take when using this form of payment. Here are five things to keep in mind when using an app to send money.
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Ways to Avoid Fake-Check Scams
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Scammers like to use paper checks to make you think you are getting paid, when in reality they are after your money. Here are three fake-check scams to look out for.
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How to Use a My Social Security Account
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My Social Security allows you to access information from your Social Security record. This recording of a live online training session, presented by AARP in collaboration with Senior Planet, will teach you everything you need to know to get started.
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How Does Marriage Affect My Social Security?
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You can collect spousal benefits if they’re higher than your individual benefits. You may still be eligible to collect spousal benefits if the marriage ends, depending on several factors.
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How Do I Replace My Social Security Card?
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You can request a new card online, by mail or in person at a Social Security office. Your new card should arrive by mail within two weeks.
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How Do I Get My Social Security Award Letter?
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Once your Social Security benefits claim is approved, you’ll receive a letter in the mail. You can order a replacement over the phone or in person.
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Protect Yourself From a Funeral Scam
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It’s hard to think about death. But in planning and paying for a final farewell, it’s important to think clearly and be wary.
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