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As part of its Special Initiative to Encourage Saving, SSA has established a new Financial Literacy Research Consortium. The FLRC is made up of research centers at Boston College, the RAND Corporation, and the University of Wisconsin. Supported through five-year cooperative agreements, the centers will develop innovative, research-based communications and programs to help Americans plan and save for a secure retirement.


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Information about Social Security benefits that women should know as brides, new mothers, divorced spouses, caregivers, or widows.


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What every kid, teen, parent and teacher should know about Social Security. This site provides materials for parents, children, young adults, and teachers to learn about Social Security and what it means for them.


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Information on Social Security retirement benefits: discussion of credits needed for benefit eligibility, benefit calculators for estimating benefit levels, questions to ask before applying for benefits, and a guide on how to apply for benefits.


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Definition of the Social Security Statement -- a concise, easy-to-read personal record of the earnings on which you have paid Social Security taxes and a summary of the estimated benefits you and your family might receive. Plus a sample Statement, information on how to request a Statement, and answers to frequently asked questions about the Statement.


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The Retirement Estimator produces estimates of Social Secuirty retirement benefits based on your Social Security earnings record. These estimates are provided for three different ages -- early retirement age, full retirement age, and age 70.


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The Social Security Retirement Planner provides detailed information about your Social Security retirement benefits under current law and points out things you might want to consider as you prepare for retirement.


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This chart lists for each birth year the full retirement age and the amount by which the benefit is reduced if taken at age 62 rather than at the full retirement age. The chart also includes examples based on an estimated monthly benefit of $1000 at full retirement age.


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Find out if you are eligible for Social Security retirement benefits. Information also provided on how your earnings and age can affect benefits and what you should think about in deciding when to retire.


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Information about the receipt of benefits while working, different kinds of earnings and how they are counted towards benefits, maximum taxable earnings, credits needed to be eligible to receive benefits, the windfall elimination provision, the government pension offset, and income tax and Social Security benefits.


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Apply online for retirement or spouse's benefits or disability benefits, check the status of your application, or request an appeal if benefits were denied.


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Information on how to protect your Social Security number, what to do if you think someone is using your number or if an identity thief is creating credit problems for you, and how the Social Security Administration might be able to help you.


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Information on how to contact the Social Security Administration's Fraud Hotline by internet, U.S. mail, fax, or phone.


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To protect everyone's privacy, any person who wants to start or change direct deposit for Social Security benefits must request it for themselves.


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The Social Security Administration might be able to help you if you or someone you know is victim of family violence by providing a new Social Security number. Information is provided on when and how to apply for a new number.


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Information on the medical and earnings requirements for receipt of Social Security disability benefits, how to apply for disability benefits, and how to appeal if your disability application is denied.


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Information about how you can report a death in the family and about possible benefits for family members, including surviving spouse, unmarried children, and parents.


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Instructions on how to get a Social Security number for your child and information on how to apply for disability and other benefits for your child.


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