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Learn the basics (5)
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Retirement Planner: When To Apply
Are you near retirement? Or do you think so and are not sure? This resource provides retirement facts that will help you determine if you are ready for retirement or not. Content Detail
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Social Security: A Snapshot
This booklet has general information about the different types of social security benefits, and also includes information on paying social security taxes and your social security number. Content Detail
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What You Need to Know When You Get Retirement or Survivors Benefits
Detailed information on your rights and responsibilities when you receive retirement or survivor's benefits from the Social Security Administration. Content Detail
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Benefit Checklist for Older Erie County Residents
This checklist provides information on different benefits older Erie County residents can assess. Listing provides eligibility requirements as well as an explanation of the benefits. Content Detail
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Benefits for people born between 1943 and 1954
If You Were Born Between 1943 And 1954, your full retirement age is 66. Calculate your benefits and learn more information. Content Detail
Appeal process (2)
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The Appeal Process
Most decisions that Social Security makes can be appealed. This document explains the appeal process, how it works and what time limits are involved. Content Detail
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Social Security and SSI Hearings and Appeals
A detailed description of what steps to take if you have applied for disability benefits and have been turned down. Read More
Correcting a social security earnings record (1)
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How to Correct Your Social Security Earnings Record
If the think that there is a mistake with the earnings record shown on your Social Security Statement, read here to learn how to correct it. Content Detail
I am divorced and filing for Social Security (2)
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Social Security benefits if you are divorced
If you are divorced, but your marriage lasted 10 years or longer, you can receive benefits on your ex-spouse's record (even if they have remarried). Click to learn more. Content Detail
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Social Security and divorce: what you need to know
This fact sheet explains the Social Security benefits that you may be entitled to based on your ex-spouse's work record and when you may be entitled to collect it. Content Detail
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Overpayments (1)
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When Your Social Security Benefits Are Taken to Pay Back Money to the Federal Government
This information sheet provides answers to some frequently asked questions in regards to when Social Security Benefits can be taken to pay back money to the federal government. Read More
Pensions and other retirement benefits (1)
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What You Need to Know When You Get Retirement or Survivors Benefits
Detailed information on your rights and responsibilities when you receive retirement or survivor's benefits from the Social Security Administration. Content Detail
Representative payees (2)
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How do I get a representative payee for my social security benefits?
Information about representative payees for Social Security or SSI benefits in a simple question and answer format. Content Detail
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Your Rights As A Person Who Gets SSI or SSD through a Representative payee
Explains what a representative payee is, who needs one, what their duties are, and how to receive benefits directly if a representative payee is no longer necessary. Content Detail
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Retirement benefits (8)
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Full Retirement Age
Lists the age you must be to receive full Social Security retirement benefits and the reductions if you retire early. Content Detail
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Age to Receive Full Social Security Benefits
A list of the age you must be to receive full Social Security retirement benefits. Content Detail
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AARP Video: Understanding 401(k) Fees
This video from the AARP provides tips on how to choose a 401(k) plan. Choosing a plan with high fees can reduce your retirement savings by thousands of dollars over time - watch this video to find out how to avoid high fees. Content Detail
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Apply Online for Retirement Benefits
Social Security offers an online retirement application that you can complete in as little as 15 minutes. It?s so easy. Better yet, you can apply from the comfort of your home or office at a time most convenient for you. Content Detail
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Retirement Benefits by year of birth
Based on your year of birth, this chart explains how the benefits of you and your dependents will be affected by retiring at full retirement age or retiring early. Content Detail
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If you were born between 1943 and 1954
If you were born between 1943 and 1954, your full retirement age is 66. If you retire before the age of 66, then the monthly benefit you receive will be reduced. Click for more details. Content Detail
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Delayed Retirement Credits
Workers who wait until age 70 to apply for Social Security retirement benefits may receive a big increase in their monthly benefit. Click to find out how much that increase might be. Content Detail
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Social Security Benefits Calculator
This page has three calculators that you can use to try to estimate what your social security will be when you retire. Content Detail
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Social Security benefits and incarceration (1)
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What Prisoners Should Know About Social Security
Explains how prisoners who are about to be released can get back on benefits if they received benefits before incarceration, and how they can apply if they are seeking benefits for the first time. Content Detail
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Social Security benefits and taxes (1)
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Taxes and Your Social Security Benefits
Social Security benefits may be subject to income tax under some circumstances. This document explains the amount of income that is exempt and the extent of taxes on benefits beyond those allowed amounts. Content Detail
Survivor benefits (7)
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Survivor's Benefits
Detailed information from the Social Security about Survivor's Benefits. Content Detail
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Planning for Your Survivors
As you plan for the future, you'll want to think about what your family would need if you should die now. Social Security can help your family if you have earned enough Social Security credits through your work. Content Detail
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How Social Security Can Help You When a Family Member dies
Explains who is entitled to a survivor benefit when a worker dies. Content Detail
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If You Are The Survivor
Just as you plan for your family's protection if you die, you should consider the Social Security benefits that may be available if you are the survivor--that is, the spouse or child--of a worker who dies. That person must have worked long enough under Social Security to qualify for benefits. Content Detail
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Benefits for Your Children
When you qualify for Social Security retirement benefits, your children may also qualify to receive benefits on your record. Your eligible child can be your biological child, adopted child or stepchild. A dependent grandchild may also qualify. Click to learn more. Content Detail
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Goverment Pension Offset
Explains how Social Security dependency benefits for some widows or widowers may be reduced if they are also eligible for a government pension. Content Detail
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Windfall Elimination Provision
Explains how your disability or retirement benefit will be calculated if you work for an employer who does not withhold Social Security taxes. Content Detail
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I need an interpreter (1)
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If You Need An Interpreter
We provide free interpreter services to help you conduct your Social Security business. These interpreter services are available whether you talk to us by phone or in the Social Security office. Click to learn more. Content Detail
Retirement benefits (2)
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How Work Affects Your Benefits
If you are receiving retirement or survivor's benefits, this booklet can tell you how much you can earn and still receive benefits. Content Detail
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Examples: When You Work and Reach Full Retirement Age
Examples of how post-retirement earnings affect Social Security retirement benefits. Content Detail
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More information (1)
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Benefit Checklist for Older Erie County Residents
This checklist provides information on different benefits older Erie County residents can assess. Listing provides eligibility requirements as well as an explanation of the benefits. Content Detail
