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$250 is in the mail

May 18, 2009
Question: Hello Chris. I got a letter stating that the 250.00 checks would be mail by the end of May. I notice that some people have already gotten...

Economic stimulus check

Apr 29, 2009
Question: I turned 62 on April 5, 2009, and I will receive my first Social Security check in June. Will I get the $ 250.00 stimulus check or will I...

Social Security $250 stimulus check

Mar 16, 2009
Question: There was a brief mention of this on I believe it was the 2/13/09 show (on KPCC in Los Angeles). I have cut and will paste the portion of...

Military benefits and Social Security?

Feb 19, 2009
Question: I will be receiving my Navy Reserve retirement pay when I turn age 60. I also paid into the Social Security system the entire time. Will...

Social Security and military retirement pay

Feb 19, 2009
Question: I will be receiving my Navy Reserve retirement pay when I turn age 60. I also paid into the Social Security system the entire time. Will...

Social Security Do-Over?

Jun 23, 2008
Question: This morning, rushing my kids to get them ready for school and myself to work, I overheard someone talk about borrowing from his/her own...

Green Cards and Social Security

Apr 21, 2008
Question: I have 2 questions: 1: Is it true only US Citizens can collect SS when they retire; Green card holders do not qualify?...

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