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Your Social Security Check Will Be A Little Bigger In 2021

Your Social Security Check Will Be A Little Bigger In 2021

Kelly Phillips ErbOctober 13, 2020October 13, 2020

According to the Social Security Administration, approximately 70 million Americans will see a 1.3% increase in their Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

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What You Need To Know About Social Security Retirement, SSDI and SSI Benefits

What You Need To Know About Social Security Retirement, SSDI and SSI Benefits

Kelly Phillips ErbMay 27, 2020May 27, 2020

When the stimulus check details were announced, I noticed a sharp uptick in questions about Social Security retirement, Social Security Disability (SSDI) and Supplemental Security

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Are Your Social Security Benefits Taxable?

Are Your Social Security Benefits Taxable?

Kelly Phillips ErbMarch 16, 2020May 4, 2020

In February of 2020, more than 69 million people collected a check for Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or both. The majority of those beneficiaries (nearly

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Social Security Checks Will Increase In 2019

Kelly Phillips ErbOctober 12, 2018November 11, 2019

More than 63 million Americans will see an increase in their Social Security and SSI benefits in 2019.

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Most Popular Baby Names Of 2017

Kelly Phillips ErbMay 11, 2018July 11, 2022

Just in time for Mother’s Day, the Social Security Administration has released its annual list of the most popular baby names.

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Do You Need To Pay Tax On Social Security Benefits?

Kelly Phillips ErbFebruary 15, 2018July 27, 2022

At the end of last year, nearly 67 million people collected a Social Security check. The majority of those beneficiaries (47 million) were over the age of 65. Each year, many seniors grapple with whether any or all of those benefits are taxable. Here’s what you need to know.

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Ask The Taxgirl: Are Social Security Benefits Taxable?

Kelly Phillips ErbApril 13, 2016May 21, 2020

Ask The Taxgirl: Are Social Security Benefits Taxable?

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2015 Tax Rates, Standard Deductions, Personal Exemptions, Credit Amounts & More

Kelly Phillips ErbMay 14, 2015

With tax season firmly behind us (er, for those of you who didn’t file for extension), now is a good time to take a look

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Budget Talks Stall As Reid Calls GOP Move A ‘Poison Pill’

Kelly Phillips ErbDecember 30, 2012July 5, 2020

We were expecting a vote today on the budget. What we got was more fighting. With the House and the Senate back to work for

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