Resources

Too many times, adult children struggle – not only with the grief of losing a parent – but also in putting together the financial puzzle their parents may have left for them. Unlike a puzzle that comes with the picture to solve, children often are left with pieces that don’t seem to fit together and are both frustrating and costly to manage. ...

To serve those who need it most, the Social Security Administration has partnered with community-based groups to launch a national outreach campaign. The goal is to increase public awareness of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefit programs and support third-party groups that are assisting vulnerable individuals to apply for benefits. The SSI and SSDI programs provide critical financial assistance, and can grant access to health care and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP. ...

Social Security helps you secure today and tomorrow with financial benefits, information, and tools that support you throughout life’s journey. If you don’t have enough Social Security credits to qualify for benefits on your own record, you may be able to receive benefits on your spouse’s record. ...

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is on June 15, when we unite to prevent the mistreatment of and violence against older people. This includes protecting them from scams that claim to be from the Social Security Administration. SSA Public Affairs Specialist Brandon P. Smith tells us what pitfalls to watch out for. ...

Social Security’s Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides cash payments to children with disabilities whose families have limited income and resources. A child must meet certain medical requirements to be considered disabled under Social Security rules. Read on for the details. ...

On Memorial Day, the nation honors military service members who have given their lives for our country. The benefits provided by the Social Security Administration can help the surviving families of deceased military service members, wounded warriors and retiring veterans. We honor and thank the veterans who bravely served and died for our country and the military service members who serve today. ...

Before couples remarry, they should have a realistic plan for dealing with elderly parents, adult children, friend groups, and how and where to spend their holidays. You don’t want the comment, "I didn't know you felt that way" to surface later. ...

In the old days — like 15 years ago — mainstream celebrities appeared in television commercials endorsing beer and insurance. They used their fame to “influence” viewers to buy these brands.  Today, social media celebrities do the same thing on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, blogs and more. They develop followings from hundreds to millions. They share information about food, travel, fashion, arts, crafts, product trials, opinions and outright product endorsements. These folks are called “influencers” because their followers are “influenced” by what they’re reading or viewing.  ...