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The Social Security Administration is here for surviving family members when a worker dies. In the event of your death, certain members of your family may be eligible for survivors benefits. These include widows and widowers, divorced widows and widowers, children and dependent parents. ...
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How does one of little means make a real difference? Just do it. Do not wait for the perfect plan and the feeling of confidence to come. If we doubt ourselves but are still motivated to act, then we are ready. We are competent enough to begin by taking the first step. ...
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Don’t breathe a sigh of relief just yet. There’s one more job left to do to be ready to spring into action at the first sign of warm weather next year. That would be making sure your gardening tools are up for the work to come. Here are some tips to make the job easier. ...
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As a reminder to veterans in Northeast Ohio, the Social Security Administration's Wounded Warriors web page answers many questions about Social Security. It also shares useful information about disability benefits for veterans and active duty military personnel. On this page, you can learn how Social Security benefits are different from benefits available through the Department of Veterans Affairs. ...
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Better Business Bureau wants you to enjoy your holiday season without worrying about getting scammed. To avoid holiday headaches — whether online or over the phone — heed these warnings! ...
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“Better late than never,” Dad would say. “It’s polite to be fashionably late. It’s rude to show up on time. Nobody’s actually ready then." He wasn’t in a hurry. In all things, he paused, pondered and paced himself. When it came to the clock, Dad may not have said it best. ...
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Did you know your spouse’s benefit amount could be up to 50% of your spouse’s full retirement age benefit amount? Knowing about these benefits can help you plan your financial future. Access a wealth of useful information on our retirement portal at www.ssa.gov/benefits/retirement. ...
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Steve, like many caregivers, lives and breathes Carol's pain, frustrations and disappointments. If you're a caregiver, you know what that's like. Read on for strategies to help cope with common caregiving challenges. ...
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