Tom Margenau
Author
Tom Margenau worked for 32 years in a variety of positions for the Social Security Administration before retiring in 2005. He has served as the director of SSA’s public information office, the chief editor of more than 100 SSA publications, a deputy press officer and spokesman, and a speechwriter for the commissioner of Social Security. For 12 years, he also wrote Social Security columns for local newspapers, and recently published the book “Social Security: Simple and Smart.” If you have a Social Security question, contact him at [email protected]
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Benefit Adjustment at Full Retirement Age
If you take early retirement benefits, those are the benefits you'll have your entire retirement.
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Don’t Drop the Ball
Take matters of Social Security into your own hands and be responsible for your choices.
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More Stories From My Trip to Poland
The author went on a trip to Poland to teach but also ended up learning, too.
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Different Answers Are Not Necessarily Wrong Answers
One question could have several correct answers.
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Why Widows Can’t File for Benefits Online
A widow’s requirement to file for her benefits in person has nothing to do with government bias.
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SSI Is Not Social Security
When most folks say they want to file for SSI benefits, they are actually referring to Social Security.
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What Was I Doing in Poland for the Social Security Administration?
The concept of social insurance or Social Security is certainly not unique to the United States.
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Happy (Belated) Birthday to Social Security
Social Security has turned 90, and it’s changed quite a bit as it has aged.
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Benefit Adjustment at Full Retirement Age
If you take early retirement benefits, those are the benefits you'll have your entire retirement.
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Don’t Drop the Ball
Take matters of Social Security into your own hands and be responsible for your choices.
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More Stories From My Trip to Poland
The author went on a trip to Poland to teach but also ended up learning, too.
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Different Answers Are Not Necessarily Wrong Answers
One question could have several correct answers.
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Why Widows Can’t File for Benefits Online
A widow’s requirement to file for her benefits in person has nothing to do with government bias.
|
SSI Is Not Social Security
When most folks say they want to file for SSI benefits, they are actually referring to Social Security.
|
What Was I Doing in Poland for the Social Security Administration?
The concept of social insurance or Social Security is certainly not unique to the United States.
|
Happy (Belated) Birthday to Social Security
Social Security has turned 90, and it’s changed quite a bit as it has aged.
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