If you are divorced, your ex-spouse can receive benefits based on your record (even if you have remarried) if: Your marriage lasted 10 years or longer. Yo...

Getting an Indiana Learners Permit Proof of identity (such as a certified birth certificate or U.S. passport) Proof of social security number (such as you...

Many people ask “can I collect my deceased spouse’s social security and my own at the same time?” In fact, you cannot simply add together both a survivor ...

In order to maintain compliance with the HIPAA Security Rule, HIPAA-beholden entities must have proper Physical, Administrative, and Technical safeguards ...

The letters at the end of a SSN indicate the claim number for a SSI or Social Security beneficiary. Per the SSA: “If you are an SSI beneficiary, your clai...

The SSA requires that you no longer be able to work in gainful employment in order to collect Social Security disability. For 2020, that means earning no ...

Now, we’ve touched on expenses that could rise in retirement: healthcare. travel. education….The Retirement Smile cost of commuting. retirement savings. t...

Money saved in a 457 plan is designed for retirement, but unlike 401(k) and 403(b) plans, you can take a withdrawal from the 457 without penalty before yo...

The number to call is 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). The TTY (TeleType) number is 1-877-486-2048. This phone number is meant to be a general resource fo...

Receiving Social Security disability — either Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) — does not disqualify you ...