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Offline scooby

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social security
« on: November 13, 2019, 12:34:16 PM »
I will be applying for social security soon,for all you people that are on it,is it safe to do it online or should I do it over the phone?and do you have any tips.



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Re: social security
« Reply #1 on: November 13, 2019, 02:03:23 PM »
Yes, I applied a year ago online. It went ok, but took awhile for processing. Love getting that deposit every month!
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Re: social security
« Reply #2 on: November 13, 2019, 04:17:51 PM »
I had a social security office near me and applied there . Applying over the computer should be fine. But either way they say to apply a few months in advance, not sure how long though. I applied early at 62 , now almost 77 and have no complaints. Was lucky and had an early buyout and a decent pension.
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Re: social security
« Reply #3 on: November 14, 2019, 06:44:59 AM »
Started Social Security @ 66. A wonderful program that we funded for many years. There are many stories out there that indicate this program will have major problems by 2035. We can only hope that the politicians we vote for are watching our backs. VOTE WISELY.

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Re: social security
« Reply #4 on: November 14, 2019, 08:51:27 AM »
reddog when you applied online were you concerned that someone might steal your personal information?

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Re: social security
« Reply #5 on: November 14, 2019, 11:10:53 AM »
No, their website is probably very secure. As long as you're not using insecure Wi-Fi.
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Re: social security
« Reply #6 on: November 14, 2019, 12:07:37 PM »
what is insecure wi-fi?

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« Reply #7 on: November 14, 2019, 12:33:15 PM »
That would be anywhere the public can login to wifi. I would only use my home Wi-Fi that is password protected.
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Re: social security
« Reply #8 on: February 09, 2020, 12:13:49 PM »
I applied for social security a week ago and I was wondering how long it took for you guys to hear if you were approved or not and if you had to give them any extra documents.

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« Reply #9 on: February 09, 2020, 02:29:14 PM »
I think it took a couple weeks. You can check the progress online. Mine got screwed up because I entered my Medicare number wrong. Then I think it's 2 months to get your first check.
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Re: social security
« Reply #10 on: February 09, 2020, 02:52:22 PM »
As I remember the process, Red Dog seems correct.
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« Reply #11 on: February 09, 2020, 02:54:30 PM »
As I remember the process, Red Dog seems correct. I had no problems that I recall , nor my wife.
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Re: social security
« Reply #12 on: February 11, 2020, 06:35:32 AM »
did they let you know through the mail or from a e-mail.

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Re: social security
« Reply #13 on: February 11, 2020, 07:29:22 AM »
Not sure, but I think it was mail.
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Re: social security
« Reply #14 on: February 11, 2020, 09:27:12 PM »
                  Mail .
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