Social Security, Super, Taxes, Disability, Age Pension, etc.

207 topics in this forum

1. Social Security Benefits for Dependents 1 2 3 4

   By rainymike, August 3, 2018
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   • Headshot
   • January 30, 2019

2. Social Security question how to apply for it in Cebu

   By Norman, March 27, 2017
   • 7 replies
   • 9.8k views
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   • RogerDat
   • June 8, 2017

3. Social Security Proof of Life Forms 1 2 3

   By CardiacKid, December 13, 2012   

   • SSA-7162 forms
   • Social Security
   • 32 replies
   • 23.4k views
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   • Lee
   • November 30, 2016

4. important social security information for americans living abroad

   By Monkey Brains, September 2, 2014
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   • Steve and Myrlita
   • September 3, 2014

5. Form SSA 7161 & 7162

   By tonny, June 30, 2012
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   • enoonmai
   • July 15, 2012

6. SSN Application at US Consular Agency - Cebu 1 2

   By Headshot, January 27, 2012
   • 22 replies
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   • Headshot
   • February 14, 2012

7. Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Information for 2023

   By lamoe, October 15, 2022
   • 2 replies
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   • battleborn
   • October 16, 2022

8. Message for U.S. Citizens: Social Security Administration Outreach at Consular Agency Cebu June 6 – 9, 2022

   By Doofer, June 6, 2022
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   • Doofer
   • June 6, 2022

9. Am I Entitled to a US Pension

   By sj124, May 19, 2022
   • 5 replies
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   • sj124
   • May 21, 2022

10. Social Security COLA Set at 5.9 Percent for 2022

    By +Salty Dog, October 16, 2021
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    • Pman
    • October 17, 2021

11. Social Security checks may see biggest hike in four decades

    By +Dafey, July 14, 2021
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    • MarinePride
    • July 14, 2021

12. This retirement rule will be back with a vengeance in 2021

    By lamoe, December 27, 2020
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    • +Salty Dog
    • December 27, 2020

13. Planning to Leave an IRA to the Grandkids? Not So Fast.

    By Bama, September 28, 2019
    • 1 reply
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    • Chris24
    • September 28, 2020

14. Foreign Work Test - U.S. Social Security Benefit May Be Reduced If You Work Abroad

    By Chris24, September 28, 2020
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    • Chris24
    • September 28, 2020

15. Obtaining A TIN (Tax ID Number)

    By MJones, July 9, 2020
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    • MJones
    • July 12, 2020

16. Direct deposit options for federal annuities

    By Jawny, December 5, 2019
    • 7 replies
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    • SkyMan
    • June 15, 2020

17. Survivor benefits got suspended

    By Sunflower1, February 2, 2018
    • 9 replies
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    • USMC-Retired
    • April 18, 2020

18. Social Security Disability Question

    By JonnyBravo, April 3, 2020
    • 10 replies
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    • lamoe
    • April 6, 2020

19. Realistic life expectancy based on when you turned 65 not year born

    By lamoe, April 1, 2020
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    • lamoe
    • April 1, 2020

20. Tax day extended for Americans

    By SkyMan, March 22, 2020
    • 10 replies
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    • Headshot
    • March 24, 2020

21. Community property tax laws (USA) for a non-resident alien 1 2

    By user333, February 17, 2020
    • 18 replies
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    • user333
    • March 4, 2020

22. How to collect pension payments easier 1 2

    By NRG, November 6, 2019   

    • pensions
    • 23 replies
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    • smokey
    • November 8, 2019

23. Question for Retired Canadians

    By MJones, October 23, 2019
    • 12 replies
    • 2k views
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    • Jawny
    • October 27, 2019

24. Applying for US Social Security while living in the Philippines 1 2

    By Jim_in_Jax, October 17, 2019
    • 27 replies
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    • Jim_in_Jax
    • October 22, 2019

25. When the Conventional Wisdom About Taxes in Retirement Is Wrong

    By Bama, August 27, 2019
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    • Bama
    • August 27, 2019

26. Social Security payout date change for new expats

    By wondersailor, August 8, 2019
    • 6 replies
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    • Jawny
    • August 17, 2019

27. These pension plans are at risk of going broke

    By +Dafey, July 13, 2019
    • 7 replies
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    • Tazman2010
    • July 15, 2019

28. do retired Aussies pay tax on pensions?

    By MJones, June 6, 2019
    • 13 replies
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    • +to_dave007
    • July 15, 2019

29. Help from Social Security in Manila was great

    By lamoe, March 20, 2019
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    • Jawny
    • March 25, 2019

30. U.S. Tax Preparer 1 2

    By Anthonytt, February 8, 2019
    • 22 replies
    • 3.2k views
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    • +Dafey
    • February 10, 2019

31. How to Stay Tax Compliant as an American Retiree Overseas

    By softail, January 28, 2019
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    • softail
    • January 28, 2019

32. Social Security (SSS) help for in-laws

    By Enuff, August 5, 2018
    • 1 reply
    • 1.4k views
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    • +Dafey
    • August 5, 2018

33. US social security for a spouse

    By goggleye, July 7, 2018
    • 7 replies
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    • smokey
    • July 7, 2018

34. Australian Pension

    By Jimone, June 23, 2018
    • 14 replies
    • 2.4k views
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    • Contango
    • June 25, 2018

35. SSA SURVIVOR BENEFITS - practical not theoretical 1 2

    By nothingbutquestions, June 5, 2018   

    • social security
    • survivor benefits
    • (and 2 more)

      Tagged with:

      • social security
      • survivor benefits
      • child benefit
      • guardian
    • 19 replies
    • 3.3k views
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    • Jawny
    • June 7, 2018

36. US CPI for SS on a upward path for 2019

    By tonny, May 10, 2018
    • 4 replies
    • 1.8k views
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    • tonny
    • May 11, 2018

37. Can a Foreigner in the Philippines be an SSS Member?

    By HTM, May 7, 2018   

    • sss member
    • foreigner
    • 5 replies
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    • HTM
    • May 10, 2018

38. 401, Roth, etc. and being 70

    By lamoe, April 21, 2018
    • 9 replies
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    • Chris24
    • April 24, 2018

39. SSA--making a claim

    By Cebuandrew, February 7, 2018
    • 4 replies
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    • tonny
    • February 23, 2018

40. Physical vs Mailing Address

    By delancey, February 3, 2018   

    • post office
    • social security va
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    • delancey
    • February 3, 2018

41. SS checks already at some banks in the USA

    By tonny, December 29, 2017   

    • with the new cola
    • 12 replies
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    • tonny
    • December 30, 2017

42. Updated 2018 Taxable Maximum Amount Announced Lower Amount Based on Corrected W2s Provided to Social Security by Payroll Service Provider

    By tonny, November 28, 2017
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    • tonny
    • November 28, 2017

43. U.S. Embassy Manila Message for U.S. Citizens:  Social Security Administration Services in Angeles City on Nov 28, 2017 and Olongapo City on Nov 29, 2017

    By tonny, November 16, 2017
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    • tonny
    • November 16, 2017

44. United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Message for U.S. Citizens: Social Security Administration Services in Cebu - November 21-22, 2017

    By tonny, October 24, 2017
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    • tonny
    • October 24, 2017

45. Social Security Announces 2.0 Percent Benefit Increase for 2018 1 2

    By tonny, October 13, 2017
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    • delancey
    • October 14, 2017

46. SSA Visit to Cebu Consulate

    By Lordblacknail, September 20, 2017
    • 1 reply
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    • RogerDat
    • September 21, 2017

47. USA Social Security 82 Years Later

    By +Salty Dog, September 18, 2017
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    • +Salty Dog
    • September 18, 2017

48. United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Message for U.S. Citizens:  Services in Angeles City and Olongapo City in September 2017

    By tonny, September 8, 2017
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    • 841 views
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    • tonny
    • September 8, 2017

49. Social Security Administration at Cebu Consulate

    By Richard Boyer, August 12, 2017
    • 1 reply
    • 434 views
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    • Paul
    • August 12, 2017

50. Message for U.S. Citizens:  Consular Agency in Cebu - SSA Offering Services August 2 and 3, 2017

    By tonny, July 20, 2017
    • 1 reply
    • 1.7k views
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    • Phillovescebu
    • July 25, 2017

51. Early Direct Deposit of Social Security

    By tonny, March 2, 2017   

    • third month now
    • 14 replies
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    • AlwaysRt
    • April 2, 2017

52. The Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers

    By tonny, February 15, 2017
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    • tonny
    • February 15, 2017

53. Can you do a walk in at manila SS?

    By RogerDat, February 9, 2017
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    • cebubird
    • February 9, 2017

54. Annual 'I'm still alive' forms 1 2

    By SmokyMtnRon, February 6, 2017
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    • delancey
    • February 8, 2017

55. MESSAGE FOR U.S. CITIZENS U.S. Embassy representatives of the Social Security Administration (SSA) will be available at the U.S. Consular Agency

    By tonny, January 30, 2017   

    • Out Reach at Cebu Consular
    • Socail Security
    • 1 reply
    • 2k views
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    • battleborn
    • February 4, 2017

56. US reducing Americans SS because of unpaid student debt 1 2 3

    By Lee, December 21, 2016
    • 37 replies
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    • lamoe
    • January 22, 2017

57. Social Security increase, NOT ! 1 2

    By Lee, December 30, 2016
    • 25 replies
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    • ahoy53
    • January 3, 2017

58. Instructions Baby U.S. Social Security Card Cebu

    By delancey, September 3, 2016   

    • social security card ssa CRBA
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    • Jawny
    • December 25, 2016

59. Applied for Social Security from UK. 1 2

    By batman2525, October 5, 2016
    • 16 replies
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    • Nangulo
    • December 10, 2016

60. How much is the Australian aged pension when living O\S 1 2

    By Rocket, December 3, 2016
    • 29 replies
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    • Art
    • December 7, 2016

61. Social Security and Veterans may get one-time COLA payment.

    By Ram1957, October 27, 2016
    • 13 replies
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    • smokey
    • October 31, 2016

62. What Will the 2017 Federal Retiree COLA Be? 1 2

    By tim, September 20, 2016
    • 28 replies
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    • +Dafey
    • October 19, 2016

63. Article on why S.S needed dual identity feature for web site

    By throttleplate, September 6, 2016
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    • Banacon
    • September 7, 2016

64. 2017 OPM FEHD Open Season information

    By tim, August 31, 2016
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    • Jawny
    • September 3, 2016

65. SSA online account - a US phone is now required for loggon! 1 2 3 4

    By Jack_be_nimble, August 4, 2016
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    • LechonBuddha
    • August 30, 2016

66. Australian Pension & the two year non portability rule for expats. 1 2 3 4 7

    By Traviz, February 25, 2016
    • 94 replies
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    • KennyF
    • July 5, 2016

67. re usa ss pension

    By ron100, May 15, 2016
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    • rainymike
    • May 15, 2016

68. Bill to Reform the Windfall Elimination

    By tim, May 12, 2016
    • 1 reply
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    • Cipro
    • May 12, 2016

69. Need Help/Advice about a Mentally Ill/Destitute Expat 1 2

    By Wrye83, May 6, 2016
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    • Paul
    • May 6, 2016

70. The Social Security Administration (SSA) Cebu City Outreach - May 4 and 5

    By tonny, April 6, 2016
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    • Headshot
    • April 22, 2016

71. SSA Check Delayed At BPI

    By Lordblacknail, April 2, 2016
    • 10 replies
    • 5.7k views
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    • Headshot
    • April 3, 2016

72. Keeping my Disability 1 2 3

    By Gymguy, March 29, 2016   

    • SSDI/SSI
    • 37 replies
    • 8.8k views
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    • ozboy
    • March 31, 2016

73. How can I receive my Social Security benefits if I want to retire outside the U.S?

    By softail, February 19, 2016
    • 3 replies
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    • Headshot
    • February 21, 2016

74. GOOGLE knows where I live!

    By RogerDat, February 20, 2016
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    • Paul
    • February 20, 2016

75. SSA AND MAIL FORWARDING

    By delancey, February 17, 2016
    • 1 reply
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    • NOSOCALPINOY
    • February 17, 2016

76. Civil Service retirees who receive SS might like this ...WEP tax ... 1 2

    By tim, January 21, 2016
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    • NOSOCALPINOY
    • January 26, 2016

77. Possible relief for Veterans and Social Security seniors ...2016 ..no Cola 1 2

    By tim, November 13, 2015
    • 28 replies
    • 6k views
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    • NOSOCALPINOY
    • January 14, 2016

78. UK state pension for Filipina wife

    By maccydee, December 22, 2015
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    • davidn
    • December 23, 2015

79. Centrelink and overseas partnerships 1 2

    By George-1947, November 27, 2015
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    • KennyF
    • December 4, 2015

80. CMS announced 2016 Premiums and Deductibles ...

    By tim, November 13, 2015
    • 1 reply
    • 1.4k views
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    • +Salty Dog
    • November 13, 2015

81. SSA Outreach in Cebu

    By Lordblacknail, October 28, 2015
    • 2 replies
    • 1.4k views
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    • towboat72
    • October 29, 2015

82. Lower gas prices means no Social Security increase next year 1 2

    By Lee, October 11, 2015
    • 18 replies
    • 3.2k views
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    • Paul
    • October 26, 2015

83. Averaging 100k yearly pensions..MUST be nice!

    By mistaeric, September 25, 2015
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    • I <3 Cebu
    • October 4, 2015

84. SSA Outreach in Cebu

    By Lordblacknail, September 29, 2015
    • 0 replies
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    • Lordblacknail
    • September 29, 2015

85. Social Security: We’re from the government, and we’re here to destroy what remains of the program

    By +Salty Dog, September 18, 2015
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    • Lee
    • September 18, 2015

86. Looks Like no COLA again next Year 1 2

    By tonny, September 17, 2015
    • 18 replies
    • 3k views
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    • Bill H
    • September 18, 2015

87. Social Security at 64...?

    By batman2525, September 10, 2015
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    • Enuff
    • September 10, 2015

88. Need advice/suggestion on pension deposit 1 2

    By Tisay, August 30, 2015
    • 20 replies
    • 3.4k views
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    • Monsoon
    • September 1, 2015

89. Social Security disability fund will go broke in 2016 1 2 3 4

    By Lee, July 22, 2015
    • 57 replies
    • 6.3k views
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    • +RogerDuMond
    • July 31, 2015

90. Might interest some..

    By ozboy, July 26, 2015
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    • ozboy
    • July 26, 2015

91. Immigration Extension (Ormoc)

    By fordtech, July 14, 2015
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    • darrener
    • July 14, 2015

92. Any one getting there SS checks direct deposited in the US Bank

    By tonny, July 1, 2015
    • 4 replies
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    • Headshot
    • July 1, 2015

93. The SS Form 7162 just arrived today keep a eye open for it

    By tonny, June 20, 2015
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views
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    • tonny
    • June 20, 2015

94. 7 common myths that can ruin your retirement 1 2

    By rainymike, May 17, 2015
    • 16 replies
    • 3.3k views
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    • NOSOCALPINOY
    • May 17, 2015

95. How does SS death benefits work for those who haven't attained retirement age?

    By Monsoon, March 27, 2015
    • 8 replies
    • 1.5k views
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    • Monsoon
    • March 28, 2015

96. Applying for SS - fewest steps/best turnaround time for expat.. 1 2

    By Jack_be_nimble, March 25, 2015
    • 18 replies
    • 2.9k views
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    • Jawny
    • March 27, 2015

97. Basic comparison between Schemes... 1 2 3

    By ozboy, March 22, 2015
    • 33 replies
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    • darrener
    • March 23, 2015

98. Getting my SS restarted after having it cutoff - my experience

    By rainymike, March 18, 2015
    • 11 replies
    • 2.2k views
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    • rainymike
    • March 20, 2015

99. Filipino aged pension

    By Jimone, February 23, 2015
    • 6 replies
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    • Jimone
    • February 24, 2015

100. Social Security Temporarily halted payment 1 2

     By Panzertotem, January 30, 2015
     • 29 replies
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     • wmvasquez1
     • February 20, 2015