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Save yourself a trip to Social Security – Use SSA Online!

Before you put yourself through the drudgery of going down to your local Social Security office, check the Social Security website to see if you can take care of your problem without going in.   There are a lot of things you … Continue reading

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How to find your local Social Security office

Whether you are applying for benefits or need to get a form, sometimes you just need to find the closest Social Security office. The Social Security website has a great tool to help you find your local Social Security office. … Continue reading

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What you should know before you apply for Social Security disability benefits

Did you know that Social Security has a fact sheet on “What You Should Know Before You Apply For Social Security Disability Benefits?”  How does Social Security decide if I am disabled? My doctor says I am disabled.  Is that … Continue reading

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Frequently Asked Social Security Questions

  The National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR) has a great FAQ about Social Security disability claims. Check it out!

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Great Sites: Online Social Security Handbook

  If you are looking for a clear, simple, and understandable explanation of the ins and outs of the Social Security system, the go-to guide is the Online Social Security Handbook. This online resource boils down the regulations into plain … Continue reading

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