What will my 2026 benefit amount be after the COLA — and when do I get notice?
The official information regarding the 2026 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) has been announced. Here is the breakdown of the 2026 COLA and when you...
Why did the nursing home keep my mother’s death benefit ? We paid for the funeral
A) There are several reasons why a nursing home might keep a resident’s death benefit. Here are a few possibilities: It is important to note...
I have been on SSDI for about 4-5 years, and I want to reenter the workforce in the field I was educated in. I understand this decision would disqualify me for receiving any additional benefits…but theres no way to know unless I make the leap. My worry and a big reason why I haven’t tried to re-enter the field
I am educated and trained in is – what happens if my disabilities still prevent me from success and the past repeats itself and I...
I am a single parent of 4 boys (ages from 3-15) that are all my dependents. We live at my mother’s house and I haven’t worked for over 3 years and am on full-time disability. I receive $850/month and $500 in EBT food benefits.
Q) I have no other source of income and heard that I may be eligible or my kids would be for additional Social Security benefits...
I need to get ahold of someone about my appointment to see the doctor over my check it’s a yearly thing so how do I get ahold of someone because NOBODY answer the phone
A) I understand your concern about getting in touch with someone regarding your upcoming doctor’s appointment. If you’re having trouble reaching the clinic or doctor’s...
How do i get these people to leave my money and check alone every month and go in my savings account when suppose to and that these woman get off my phone and fellas …get off my phone line cause it should be illegal what this generation is doing with my landline
A) It sounds like you are experiencing some frustrating situations related to your finances and phone usage. I can offer some general advice on how...
need new social security beer card and also medical card for hearing
A) To obtain a new Social Security card and a medical card for hearing, you’ll need to follow these steps: Remember, the exact process and...
I need a budget letter
A) To request a budget letter, you can follow these steps: Remember, the specific process for obtaining a budget letter may vary depending on the...
can I upload my voluntary Social Security withholding request on line
A) No, you cannot upload your voluntary Social Security withholding request online. You can only submit your request by mail or fax. To submit your...
May I mail a form W-4V to a local office?
A) According to the Social Security Administration, you can ask them to withhold your federal taxes from your Social Security benefit payment when you first...