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It’s Financial Literacy Month: The Perfect Time to Plan for Your Future

By Brandon Smith
April 2, 2022
Every April, Financial Literacy Month is focused on educating people about the importance of planning for a secure financial future. Social Security is a vital part of any financial plan, with online tools to help you understand your potential Social Security benefits and how they fit into your financial future.  ...
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An Account for Every Stage of Your Career

By Brandon Smith
March 31, 2022
You don’t have to be retired or even close to retirement to benefit from your online personal my Social Security account. Most people can conduct their Social Security business online with their account, whether they receive benefits or not. ...
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Help Protect Yourself Against Cyber Attacks & Fraud

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Thrive
March 22, 2022
Be aware of suspicious, urgent-sounding messages and automated phone calls which may be fraudulent. Fraudsters have increased using automatic calls as a method for gaining access to accounts. ...
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The Power of a Properly Prepared Will

By Joseph Motta
March 18, 2022
Carefully drafted powers of attorney, trusts, transfer-on-death affidavits and other documents can help you avoid probate and protect you and your family from problems that may occur, both now and after your death. ...
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Taxes & Workers in Your Home

By Brandon Smith
March 17, 2022
If you pay at least $2,400 in wages to a household worker, you must do all of the following: 1) Deduct Social Security and Medicare taxes from those wages, 2) Pay these taxes to the Internal Revenue Service and 3) Report the wages to Social Security. ...
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How to Choose a Trustworthy Tax Preparer

By Better Business Bureau Serving Greater Cleveland
March 15, 2022
Finding a trustworthy tax preparer before the April 18 deadline is a good idea. The BBB offers tips for finding someone you can trust with your finances and sensitive personal information. ...
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Women’s History Month & Social Security

By Brandon Smith
March 7, 2022
Social Security has served a vital role in the lives of women for more than 85 years. Women have longer average life expectancies than men, which means they live more years in retirement and have a greater chance of exhausting other sources of income. It’s important for women to plan early and wisely for retirement. ...
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Read Magazines & Newspapers for Free through Cuyahoga County Public Library (and others!)

By Marie Elium
February 24, 2022
Stop in at your local library or visit its website to find out how to download magazines and current newspapers — all for free. It's easy, and your local librarian can get you started. ...
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