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May questions and answers from Social Security

[May 11, 2011]  Question: I can’t seem to find my Social Security card. Do I need to get a replacement? 
Answer:

In most cases, knowing your Social Security number is enough.  But if you do apply for and receive a replacement card, do not carry that card with you.  Keep it with your important papers. For more information about your Social Security card and number and for information about how to apply for a replacement, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber. If you believe you’re the victim of identity theft, read our publication Identity Theft And Your Social Security Number, at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10064.html.  (Click here for the rest of the story)

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Travel tips for seniors looking for a hassle-free vacation
 

[May 11, 2011]  (ARA) - Statistics are proving that age 70 really is the new 50. According to the U.S. Travel Association, mature travelers ages 65 or older represented 21 percent of all leisure travelers in 2010. From taking a trip with their grandchildren across country, to living out dreams in far, exotic destinations, today's seniors are choosing to enjoy their golden years traveling. (Click here for the rest of the story)

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Connecting to older Americans  

[May 11, 2011]  Older Americans Month is an occasion to show appreciation and support for our seniors as they continue to enrich and strengthen our communities. This May, the theme — Older Americans: Connecting the Community — pays homage to the many ways in which older adults bring inspiration and continuity to the fabric of our communities and highlights how technology is helping older Americans live longer, healthier, and more engaged lives. (Click here for the rest of the story)

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10 ways to prevent hearing loss

[May 11, 2011]  (ARA) - Hearing loss affects more than 34 million Americans. If detected early, it may be a preventable chronic disease. Here are 10 ways to help prevent, delay or reduce the extent of hearing loss. (Click here for the rest of the story)

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A valuable gift for mom 
 

[May 11, 2011]  Mother’s Day is right around the corner. It’s always nice to give Mom a card, flowers, and candy. But this year people all over the country are helping their moms save nearly $4,000 a year on the cost of prescription drugs. You can help your mom too — and it won’t cost you a dime. (Click here for the rest of the story) 

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Social Security and public service 

[May 11, 2011]  Public Service Recognition Week takes place from May 1 to May 7, 2011. We at Social Security appreciate the hard work and dedication of not only our own employees but all people who serve the American public.

Celebrated the first week of May since 1985, Public Service Recognition Week is a nationwide public education campaign honoring the men and women who serve our nation as Federal, State, county and local government employees — such as school teachers, police officers, and fire fighters — and who ensure that our government is the best in the world. (Click here for the rest of the story)

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April questions and answers from Social Security

[May 11, 2011]  The following are the questions and answers for the month of April from the Social Security Administration.

Question:

Do I need a Social Security card? I want to get a summer job and my dad can’t find my card.

Answer:

If you know your number, you probably don’t need to get a card. If you find out that you do need a replacement card, you can download and complete the application for a replacement at our website. Then, take or mail the application to your local Social Security office with the required documentation. The web address is www.socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber. If you do get a replacement card or find the original, you shouldn’t carry it with you. Keep it in a safe place with your other important papers. (Click here for the rest of the story)

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Take control and avoid diabetes complications

[May 11, 2011]  (ARA) - Changing health behaviors is vital for the nearly 26 million Americans with diabetes and the 79 million American adults with pre-diabetes. That's because improperly managed diabetes can bring serious complications, including heart disease or stroke, kidney disease, nerve damage, vision loss or amputation. (Click here for the rest of the story)

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When and how to tap tax-deferred retirement plans

[May 11, 2011]  URBANA – If you have money in an IRA, a 401(k), or any other type of retirement plan, University of Illinois Certified Financial Planner Karen Chan says you should know the basic rules about taking money out of those accounts. If you don’t, you might pay penalties that could have been avoided. (Click here for the rest of the story)

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Survivors benefits explained  

[May 11, 2011]  The loss of a loved one can be painful. The death of a wage earner upon whom a family depends also can be financially devastating.

If you’re like most young or middle-aged workers, you probably think of Social Security only as a retirement program. But some of the Social Security taxes you pay go toward providing survivors insurance for workers and their families. Think of it as a life insurance policy you never knew you had — paid for by the same taxes that cover you for retirement or disability. (Click here for the rest of the story)

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Treatments can help those with diabetic nerve pain in hands and feet

[May 11, 2011] (ARA) - In the United States alone 25.8 million children and adults have diabetes. About 25 percent of those with diabetes have pain and numbness from nerve damage which can be disruptive to living a normal life. The good news is new treatments and strategies can help eliminate this pain today and in the future. (Click here for the rest of the story)

As inflation worries rise, act now for retirement security

[May 11, 2011]  (ARA) - Americans are worried what inflation might do to their retirement finances. According to a recent Thrivent Financial for Lutherans survey of 2,000 American adults, 93 percent of all respondents reported they worried at least "a little" about inflation's impact on their retirement finances, and a majority, 53 percent, said they worried "a lot."  (Click here for the rest of the story)

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