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Social Security strives to deliver great customer service and helpful information to everyone, including people who are more comfortable reading and speaking Spanish. Look for the Spanish-language website, social media and print publications. ...
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Retirement is a ripe time to take up that painting class you always wanted to take. Get involved in community theater, join a choir, or play a musical instrument. Rewind to your youth and ask yourself if there were artistic things you wanted to do but were unable to then. Now is the time! ...
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Have you ever been talking with friends and the conversation turns to Social Security? Everyone knows just a little bit about the topic but never enough to figure things out.
Our personable guest Brandon Smith is like a friend who really knows. He’s with the Cleveland office of the Social Security Administration and helps answer our questions — or at least most of them (as you’ll hear).
Next Half, Best Half is sponsored in part by Greater Cleveland Volunteers.
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What's really happening in Russia? According to Russian Dmitry Nechaev, more than one million Russian men have left the country in the past several weeks, seeking escape from fighting in the war against Ukraine. Many men are hiding out in the forests and three of Dmitry’s crew were driven to the border by their wives, hopped on their bikes and rode for several days to cross into safe territory. Dmitry believes that Russia is ripe for a civil war and made it clear that he would be jailed for saying such things if he was still in the country. ...
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Turns out, student loan borrowers aged 50 and older comprise approximately 22% of the total student loan debt. Older borrowers are now accounting for more student loan debt as well as the rising number of loan defaulters. If this describes you, pay attention to the White House's student loan forgiveness plan. And beware of debt relief scammers and misleading programs. ...
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Elder fraud is increasing. Older adults in the United States lose nearly 25 times more money to scammers than other groups... an estimated $113.7 billion a year. Social Security provides resources to protect beneficiaries from Social Security and government imposter scams. ...
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Our fitness expert/rabbi tells us that exercise isn't the only thing that's good for our health. Religion can offer vital psychologic benefits such as a positive and hopeful attitude about life and illness. ...
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Before the weather gets too cold at night, early October is the perfect time for an overnight camping adventure right in your own backyard. Fall is also the best time to enjoy sitting around a campfire, feeling its warmth and roasting marshmallow s’mores (with or without the grandkids!). ...
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