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Whether retirement is coming soon or still seems far in the distance, now is a great time to ask questions you may have about Social Security. Brandon P. Smith is a Social Security public affairs specialist with Cleveland's Social Security Administration office who will answer your questions in an upcoming video interview with Boomer editor Marie Elium. Post your questions below through February 20! ...
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Let's make tax time a little easier. If you live in the United States and you need a replacement form SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S, simply go online and get an instant, printable replacement form using your personal my Social Security account at ssa.gov/myaccount. A replacement SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S is available for the previous tax year. ...
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Do you plan to pay a cleaning person, cook, gardener, babysitter, or other household worker at least $2,300 in 2021? If you pay at least this amount to one person -- including for your household employee’s transportation, meals and housing -- you have some additional financial responsibilities. ...
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Valentine's Day is coming! What better time is there to make tasty goodies for your feline friends and pup pals... especially with your grandkids helping? Grammy on the Go Karen Shadrach has the recipes ready for you! ...
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When there’s light snow covering the ground, it’s easy to see the “bones” of your garden. It's a perfect time to plan for redesigning existing garden plots, adding new ones, or creating transitions from one to another for a more pleasing flow. In this inspiring and practical blog piece by Donna Hessel, discover how to develop an artist's eye and redesign your garden in ways that please the senses. ...
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In her new blog, Better Thinking, Lindsay Walker tackles a current crisis: Alzheimer's and dementia, which affect one in three seniors nationwide (killing more people than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined). As Executive Director for the Alzheimer’s Association Cleveland Area Chapter, Lindsay is equipped to offer you the best advice to live your best life to help reduce risk for the disease, if you have the disease or you are a caregiver. Hope for a cure is on the horizon. Until then, keep reading Better Thinking.
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One common tactic scammers use is posing as federal agents and other law enforcement. They may claim your Social Security number is linked to a crime. They may even threaten to arrest you if you do not comply with their instructions. Here are three things you can do... ...
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Keeping those with dementia engaged often becomes difficult as their condition and symptoms progress. We all need purpose and meaning in our lives, regardless of age, ability or diagnosis. As we move through different chapters in our life, our purpose may change, but we still need purpose to give our lives meaning. Individuals with dementia are no different. ...
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