Most of us have heard of the term “phishing.” But did you know that phishing done by SMS (that stands for Short Message Service) text message has its own name? That’s right,…

Question: When a person who has worked and paid Social Security taxes dies, are benefits payable on that person’s record? Answer: Social Security survivors benefits can be paid to: A widow or…

April 14 is both Ex-Spouse Day and the eve of tax day. These two observances are doubly important if you are an ex-spouse, because Social Security pays benefits to eligible former spouses,…

Question: Although I stopped working a few years ago, I had additional seasonal earnings after my retirement. Will my monthly Social Security retirement benefit increase? Answer: Possibly. And, you can get Social…

Question: Someone stole my Social Security number, and it’s being used repeatedly. Does Social Security issue new Social Security numbers to victims of repeated identity theft? Answer: Identity theft is one of…

Question: I’m gathering everything I’ll need to file my taxes this month. Do I have to pay taxes on Social Security benefits? Also, where can I get a replacement 1099? Answer: Some…

Question: If I have a question about my Medicare bill, who should I contact? Answer: First, contact your provider. If you are unable to get your question answered or the problem resolved,…

Question: Often, I need assistance with day-to-day tasks. My daughter offered to help me with my Social Security claim and wants to represent me. Is that okay? Answer: You can choose to…