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Government & Policy

Each and every day of the year, Americans in the armed forces serve our nation. At Social Security, we honor our nation's military personnel and all of America's veterans not only on Veterans Day, but every day of the year. more...
  11/17/2009 11:49am
With Halloween fresh in our memories, the most frightening prospect for some adults has nothing to do with ghosts or goblins. Rather, it's their scary lack of preparation when it comes to retirement planning.
  11/17/2009 11:43am
What should you do if Social Security pays you too much? If you receive monthly Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, an overpayment can occur for many reasons, including work or another benefit that requires a reduction in your...
  11/17/2009 11:42am
Ohio agricultural groups scored an electoral victory Tuesday with the passage of a constitutional amendment creating a livestock care standards board and preempting a possible ballot campaign by the Humane Society of the United States.
  11/04/2009 10:38am
It's that time of year again – when people in many parts of the country feel a new chill in the air each morning, and put an extra quilt or blanket on the bed.
  10/29/2009 6:12pm
In a 2007 national survey of about 1,000 participants, only 50 percent of consumers said they are confident in their food's safety. That's behind their trust in automobiles (83 percent), electronics (80 percent) and pharmaceuticals (51...
  10/15/2009 4:29pm
These days, everyone is taking a new look at their finances – and no one is looking more closely than the millions of baby boomers who are nearing retirement age. While some boomers expected to retire at one of the traditional milestones, such as...
  10/13/2009 12:34pm
Question: I lost my Social Security card and am afraid someone else could be using my number. Should I report it to Social Security?
  09/29/2009 1:30pm
Financial planning is not just for people nearing retirement. In fact, it's a good idea to begin planning for a comfortable and secure retirement when you're young.
  09/29/2009 1:28pm
If you're planning on retiring sometime early in the new year, now is the time to apply for retirement benefits. The most convenient way to apply for Social Security benefits is online – from the comfort of your home or office. Just go to...
  09/14/2009 5:39pm
Almost everyone knows that Medicare is our country's health insurance program for people age 65 or older. But there are probably some things you don't know about Medicare – and should. For example, certain people younger than age 65 can...
  09/09/2009 11:24am
If you watch the news, listen to the radio or read a newspaper, magazine or the Internet, then you probably are aware that identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes in America. While recovering from an act of identity theft can be difficult,...
  09/09/2009 11:22am
If a loved one, friend or neighbor receives Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits but is no longer physically or mentally able to take care of his or her financial affairs, you may want to consider becoming a representative...
  09/09/2009 11:20am
FORT MORGAN, CO (DTN) – A Colorado senator told farmers Wednesday he sees opportunities in climate legislation, while the leader of the American Farmland Trust also cautioned producers against likely regulations if no legislation passes.
  09/09/2009 11:56am
OMAHA (DTN) – Agricultural groups are doing more forms of outreach on climate change and asking farmers to voice their views on climate legislation and its potential impacts.
  08/20/2009 12:20pm
There is an old business rule that says “No job is finished until the paperwork is done.” If you are one of the millions of small business owners in this country, you undoubtedly know the truth of this statement. But did you know that Social...
  08/17/2009 5:49pm
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