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Social Security is home for the holidays

[December 14, 2011]  It’s the holiday season. That means time to do the holiday shopping, prepare the festive dinner, decorate the house, invite the guests, wrap the gifts, write and send the holiday greetings. Not to mention, it also means the usual time-consumers, like working, taking care of the family, and doing all of the daily chores. (Click here for the rest of the story.)

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Fighting arthritis? Exercise tips for all ability levels

[December 14, 2011]  (ARA) - When it comes to fighting arthritis, there's no arguing with the axiom "move it or lose it." Movement and physical activity have been proven effective in relieving arthritis pain and, in some cases, delaying the onset of symptoms. But if you've been recently diagnosed with arthritis, or have been battling the disorder without much success, you may be unsure just what, or how much, physical activity will help you. (Click here for the rest of the story)

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Save some time during the holidays -- online 

[December 14, 2011]  The holidays are here and that means busy days ahead for families across the nation:  gift shopping, preparing for guests, sending out holiday greetings, looking up recipes for favorite traditional dishes, checking those credit card and bank account balances. (Click here for the rest of the story.)

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The twelve sites of Social Security 

[December 14, 2011]  During the holiday season, it’s hard to walk in a public place without hearing a Christmas carol or two. One of the most popular traditional songs is “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” It’s been a holiday favorite since it was published in 1780. Here’s our take on the song: “The Twelve Sites of Social Security.”  (Click here for the rest of the story)

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Gift of a good retirement 

[December 14, 2011]  When the holidays come, the money goes — usually for presents and parties, greeting cards and traveling to see family. Before you spend that last holiday buck, make sure you set some cash aside for retirement as a gift to yourself. (Click here for the rest of the story)

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No need to hang up the cape 

[December 14, 2011]  Some of the strongest and most youthful superheroes to jump from the pages of comic books to the silver screen in recent years are old enough to be receiving full Social Security retirement benefits. Whether standing before the bat-computer or going online at the fortress of solitude, these guys were certainly wise enough to apply for retirement benefits at www.socialsecurity.gov. (Click here for the rest of the story.)

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Feast on the information SSN offers online 

[December 14, 2011]  As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, families everywhere will be traveling to reunite with one another. Generations will gather around dinner tables across the nation.  And certainly some people are already coming up with conversation topics to season the festivities. (Click here for the rest of the story)

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Finding the perfect gift for grandma and grandpa

[December 14, 2011]  (ARA) - With the holidays approaching, shoppers are making their lists and checking them twice. Undoubtedly, there are some blanks, as buying for grandparents often stymies children and grandchildren alike. (Click here for the rest of the story)

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Social Security expands compassionate allowances conditions

[December 14, 2011]  Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, today announced 13 new Compassionate Allowances conditions involving the immune system and neurological disorders. The Compassionate Allowances program fast-tracks disability decisions to ensure that Americans with the most serious disabilities receive their benefit decisions within days instead of months or years. Commissioner Astrue made the announcement during his remarks at the U.S. Conference on Rare Diseases and Orphan Products in Washington, D.C. (Click here for the rest of the story.)

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Veterans Day reminder: military service and Social Security 

[December 14, 2011]  Each year, on November 11, America observes Veterans Day and honors the men and women who have served in our nation’s Armed Forces. Many of our Vietnam era veterans are now nearing retirement age, or already there. It is important that they — and other American service personnel — know just what retirement benefits they can count on from Social Security as they make their future financial plans. (Click here for the rest of the story.)

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Autumn offers lessons for retirement 

[December 14, 2011]  In autumn, animals know winter is coming and take the steps to prepare. Bears grow thicker fur and settle in for peaceful hibernation. Squirrels collect and store acorns and other nuts. Birds, favoring warmer weather and having the means to make it possible, fly south for the winter. (Click here for the rest of the story.)

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