This website provides information and guidance for Medicare beneficiaries about Extra Help with prescription drug plan costs. The Extra Help is estimated to be worth about $4,000 per year. To qualify for the Extra Help, a person must be receiving Medicare, have limited resources and income, and reside in one of the 50 States or the District of Columbia.
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Agency Owner: Social Security Administration
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Social Security should be notified as soon as possible when a person dies. This site provides 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.
Agency Owner: Social Security Administration
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This website provides a chart that 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.
Agency Owner: Social Security Administration
Document Type: Website, Calculator
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This webpage provides information about the Social Security Statement, a tool that allows individuals to review their earnings history and get estimates of future retirement, disability, and survivor benefits. The page provides information on how to access the Statement online through a my Social Security account and offers guidance on understanding the details provided, helping individuals stay informed and plan for the future.
Agency Owner: Social Security Administration
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The SBA’s Women’s Business Center Program comprises a national network of WBCs providing business training, counseling and other resources to help women start and grow successful businesses.
Agency Owner: Small Business Administration
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Over the past decade, American investors increasingly have turned to mutual funds to save for retirement and other financial goals. Mutual funds can offer the advantages of diversification and professional management. But, as with other investment choices, investing in mutual funds involves risk. In addition, fees and taxes can diminish a fund’s returns. This article explains the basics of mutual fund investing — how mutual funds work, what factors to consider before investing, and how to avoid common pitfalls.
Agency Owner: Securities and Exchange Commission
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This website displays a comprehensive list of questions and answers about bank accounts, from opening an account, fees, stop payment orders, and more.
Agency Owner: Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
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Are you thinking about starting a business of your own? Congratulations! It’s a huge step, and you’ll need to be prepared. That’s where SBA comes in: Learn the aspects of starting a business, plus get the answers and information you need to startup. This website provides guidance, hints and tips.
Agency Owner: Small Business Administration
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Knowing how to secure your financial well-being is one of the most important things you’ll ever need in life. This brochure covers the basics of saving and investing and includes key tips on making money grow over time. Sections include: (i) Define Your Goals, (ii) Make a Financial Plan, (iii) Determine Your Risk Tolerance, (iv) Investment Products: Your Choices, (v) How to Pick a Financial Professional, and (vi) Avoid Problems.
Agency Owner: Securities and Exchange Commission
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Ask questions - that’s the best advice about how to invest wisely. This on-line brochure provides some questions that you should ask about investment products, the people who sell those products, and the people who provide investment advice to you. It also includes some helpful tips on how to monitor your investments and handle any problems.
Agency Owner: Securities and Exchange Commission
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