Archives by: Brandon Smith
About the author
Brandon P. Smith is the author of Northeast Ohio Thrive’s Social Security & You blog. He is a Social Security public affairs specialist with the Social Security Administration, based in Cleveland. A Cleveland native, he joined the SSA in 2003. He is the primary contact for media relations, outreach, and presentations for the agency in Cuyahoga, Lake, Lorain, and Geauga counties. In addition to other communications awards, Brandon received a Deputy Commissioner Citation from Social Security’s Office of Communication in 2015 for his outstanding public affairs support of the agency’s national communication initiatives.
Brandon Smith Posts
It’s never too early to start planning for your retirement. Set a goal, make a plan, and save automatically. Savers with a plan are twice as likely to save successfully. Pledge to save for America Saves Week at www.americasavesweek.org. ...
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Some of the millions of people who get monthly Social Security or Supplemental Security Income benefits need help managing this money. A person assigned to help you manage your monthly benefits is called a representative payee. ...
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If you're a small business owner or you work for one, the Social Security Administration can help make your life easier with a suite of services that allow you to file W-2/W-2Cs online and verify your employees’ names and Social Security numbers against official records. ...
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Social Security and Medicare offer related services, so people aren’t always certain who does what. This “cheat sheet” can help.
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If you're looking for new ways to save time, sign up for a secure 'my Social Security account' on social security.gov. Once you create an online account, you can review your work history and see an estimate of your future Social Security benefits. ...
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Social Security field offices are now open for extended hours, while online and phone services are also expanding. People may create a 'my Social Security account,' a personalized online service, at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. ...
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There’s a widespread telephone scam involving callers claiming they’re from Social Security. The caller ID may even show a government number. These callers may tell you there’s a problem with your Social Security number. They may also threaten to arrest you unless you pay a fine or fee using gift cards, pre-paid debit cards, a wire transfer, or cash. Beware: That call is not from the Social Security Administration. ...
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There are certain questions regarding Social Security that keep coming up. Here are a few, along with the answers to help you take the next step in your decision-making. ...
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