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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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Useful Site: Social Security’s Hearing Process

Social Security has a great website that describes the hearing process including how to file an appeal, what happens at a hearing, and how to file a complaint if you feel you have been mistreated by an Administrative Law Judge.

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Great Site: Georgia WIPA

The Georgia Work Incentives Planning and Assistance site provides some great overviews of the Social Security system including Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). There are even several examples of how monthly benefits are calculated.   photo credit: Incase … Continue reading

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Useful Sites: Cornell Social Security Library

The Cornell Legal Information Institute Social Security Library is a great top level clearing house for information about the Social Security system, regulations, rulings and court decisions. However, this is a professional level resource and does not ease you into … Continue reading

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Useful Site: Social Security Benefit Calculator

How much will you get from Social Security? You can check your annual Social Security statment (mailed annually before your birthday) for a rough idea. Or you can use Social Security’s on-line benefit calculator.

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