May 14 2015
What do you plan to get for Mom this Mother’s Day? If she’s like most Americans, she probably feels time-constrained and the hours she spends with family and friends are precious. So, in addition to giving her flowers or a card, give her a gift she’ll really appreciate: the chance to spend more time with the ones she loves! …
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Apr 14 2015
April has arrived, and spring is here! As we say “goodbye” to winter weather and “hello” to gardens budding with vibrant color, we welcome the season by celebrating Stress Awareness Month. Did you know that stress, also called the “silent killer,” could cause heart disease and high blood pressure? Recognizing the sources of stress is …
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Mar 05 2015
Spring training for major league baseball teams begins in March. As you prepare to meet the April 15 deadline to file your taxes, here are some Social Security tax tips to help you knock the ball out of the park! First Base. If you changed your name due to marriage or divorce, or made another legal name change, make sure you change your name …
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Feb 03 2015
by Monica Ochoa Every year, on February 2, we wait to see if Punxsutawney Phil, the world’s most famous groundhog, predicts six more weeks of winter. Huge crowds have waited for Phil’s prediction each year since 1886. For Phil, seeing his shadow predicts six more weeks of winter-like weather. More often than not, he sees his shadow …
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Jan 22 2015
by Monica Ochoa This month, a driver will take the checkered flag at the Daytona 500, skiers will stand atop the podium at the World Alpine Ski Championships in Vail, Colorado, and a football team will win Super Bowl XLIX in Glendale, Arizona. The sports are different, but the winners share a common trait, years …
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Dec 10 2014
by Monica Ochoa You might say to yourself, “Someday… I’ll dust behind the television. But getting back there is a pain and have you seen the spaghetti of power cords?” You might say to yourself, “Someday… I’ll stop eating one cookie a day. Someday… someday…” But that one cookie a day could save you more than a thousand calories …
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Nov 07 2014
by Monica Ochoa More people are applying for Social Security retirement benefits the quick, convenient, and secure way: at www.socialsecurity.gov. Race enthusiasts will be pleased to know that, although they should never make speedy decisions about when to retire, they can prepare and apply for retirement in a flash using our secure online services at www.socialsecurity.gov online services. Fall is a popular …
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Sep 10 2014
by Monica Ochoa For many people, Someday is an elusive day on the far-off horizon—always close enough to see, but too distant to touch. Perhaps Someday you plan to go skydiving. Or enter a hot dog-eating contest. Maybe Someday you plan to ride a mechanical bull. Or travel around the world. Or visit all of America’s national parks. Someday, you may want to …
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Aug 14 2014
If you believe in going all the way or not going at all, there’s a day to celebrate your extreme ways. July 26 is All or Nothing Day. Not a day for the undecided, All or Nothing Day is dedicated to the idea of making decisions and plunging in. Whether it’s overcoming an agonizing fear, trying something you’ve always wanted …
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Jul 08 2014
by Monica Ochoa Medicare went into effect 48 years ago on July 1, 1966. Earlier that same year, Medicare workers went door to door trying to get seniors to sign up. Medicare was not the cornerstone then that it is today and people did not know whether it was going to work for the long haul. Nearly half a century later, Medicare remains …
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Jun 17 2014
by Monica Ochoa National Family Month takes place each year from Mother’s Day in May to Father’s Day in June, and coincides with the end of the school year when families are able to spend even more time together. It is the perfect time to spend more time focusing on each member of your family. Social Security has your entire family in mind …
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May 06 2014
by Monica Ochoa On Memorial Day, as we pay tribute to the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country, we also share some news about Social Security disability benefits for veterans with disabilities: a new expedited disability process. We believe it is important to recognize those who currently serve in the military as well as those injured in the …
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