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Social Security is here to help millions of people secure their today and tomorrow by providing benefits and financial protection. We continue to protect the integrity of our disability programs by ensuring we make the correct decision on each claim. However, if you disagree with the decision on your claim, you can ask for your case to be reviewed by filing an appeal.

This year, October 12th is National Savings Day. This day serves as an important reminder to plan for your financial future.

If you receive Social Security benefits, the easiest way to change your address and phone number is by creating a personal my Social Security account at www.ssa.gov/myaccount. Once you create your account, you can update your contact information from your preferred location. This feature is available for people who receive retirement, survivors, or disability benefits, along with Medicare enrollees. If you receive Supplemental Security Income, you can check the address that we have on record with your account.

One third of U.S. adults say they have been targeted by scams seeking payment by gift card, according to a report by the AARP Fraud Watch Network. And nearly a quarter of consumers have given or received gift cards that had no funds on them. 

A brief guide to signing up for a social security account

Online tools to help you understand your potential Social Security benefits

The Virginia Department of the Treasury and AARP Virginia are bringing you an unclaimed property event

Medicare changes every year, which means it can get a little complicated when trying to understand what’s new for you. Join us for a free webinar where we’ll discuss the key takeaways from this year’s Medicare changes and what they may mean for your benefits.

The Roanoke Financial Empowerment Center offers professional, one-on-one financial counseling at no-cost to Roanoke area residents.

New survey finds nearly half of Virginia voters of all ages struggle with student debt