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Did You Know Social Security Can Do These 8 Things for You?

April 15, 2024 · Lifestyle
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International Social Security Agreements

Plenty of Americans work in foreign countries, and many other foreign nationals work in the United States as well. People in any of these two situations could be subject to dual payroll taxation: having to pay into two countries’ retirement systems from the same wages. To minimize the risk, Social Security decided to negotiate agreements with 30 countries that have comparable programs for their retirees.

These pacts usually require workers to pay payroll taxes to only one country’s retirement system at a time. They also let workers covered by the agreements pool the credits they already earned from employment in more than just one country to make sure they qualify for retirement benefits in the country where they claim them.

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26 responses to “Did You Know Social Security Can Do These 8 Things for You?”

  1. Carol M says:
    February 4, 2025 at 11:08 pm

    These people want you to change your insurance company to get the card.

    Reply
    • White says:
      November 27, 2025 at 4:36 pm

      You are right. Contacted them and the spiel was about signing up for new insurance.

      Reply
  2. Stroza A. Hill says:
    February 5, 2025 at 7:38 pm

    Thanks for the information.

    Reply
  3. donna davis says:
    February 8, 2025 at 10:41 pm

    the same as all the other help or so called help on the internet just read pages and you don’t know anymore than you did. so much junk may don’t you try to help senior or people that need real help

    Reply
  4. Christi Winsky says:
    February 9, 2025 at 6:13 pm

    Anxious to hear these fringe benefits.

    Reply
    • June Mitchell says:
      November 7, 2025 at 11:29 am

      Don’t fall for this. They want you to change ins. Who gets well over 2384 per month?

      Reply
  5. Aretha says:
    March 9, 2025 at 9:27 pm

    Sick of the bullshit, why can’t people just be kind to one another. You may not agree be why do you have to go out of your way to lie?

    Reply
  6. Seth Lefkow says:
    March 28, 2025 at 5:49 pm

    The quixk brown fox jumped over the lazy dog.

    Reply
  7. Steven Pellini says:
    March 31, 2025 at 12:28 am

    And what happens to these services once President Musk is through decimating Social Security?

    Reply
  8. Cheryle Liner says:
    December 7, 2025 at 11:58 pm

    I make ONLY $954.00 per month ~ ~ TRY JUST TRY to live on that !!!!! IMPOSSIBLE !
    I NEED a LOT of HELP with THE Grocery Store ~ ~ ~ IDEAS ~ PLEASE.

    Thank YOU for ANY IDEAS of HOW to make my money WORK for me …………I just really don’t
    think it can happen ~ I have been PRAYING for a STIMULUS check

    Reply
    • LYNETTE D ELLIS says:
      January 26, 2026 at 1:32 am

      If you live within 20 miles of any large city there are many food banks that can be found online. As well, if you do not, then many churches give away food once a month to those in need. You can find these online or even using your smartphone, if you have one. Simply enter into the query “local food banks” or “churches giving away food monthly”.
      As for utilities, the Salvation Army and Catholic Charities, again online can be found that offer help.
      Also, if you are in relatively good health, you can hire yourself out as a companion for other elderly people living alone by placing an ad online or in a local newspaper. Many families are looking for mature trustworthy people that may assist and be a companion to their elderly parent or grandparent that lives alone. You will need some references from friends or past employers or former co-workers that can vouch for your character, however.

      Reply
  9. John Adan says:
    January 22, 2026 at 11:37 am

    Caregiver benefits $1,800 per month? Nationwide?

    Reply
  10. John Adan says:
    January 22, 2026 at 11:38 am

    Caregiver benefits #1,800 per month? Nationwide?

    Reply
  11. LYNETTE D ELLIS says:
    January 26, 2026 at 1:30 am

    If you live within 20 miles of any large city there are many food banks that can be found online. As well, if you do not, then many churches give away food once a month to those in need. You can find these online or even using your smartphone, if you have one. Simply enter into the query “local food banks” or “churches giving away food monthly”.
    As for utilities, the Salvation Army and Catholic Charities, again online can be found that offer help.
    Also, if you are in relatively good health, you can hire yourself out as a companion for other elderly people living alone by placing an ad online or in a local newspaper. Many families are looking for mature trustworthy people that may assist and be a companion to their elderly parent or grandparent that lives alone. You will need some references from friends or past employers or former co-workers that can vouch for your character, however.

    Reply
  12. ANGELA MARGARET WHITTET says:
    January 26, 2026 at 5:13 pm

    I would like more information on caregiver benefits and how to apply for them.?

    Reply
  13. Carol J Miller says:
    February 11, 2026 at 7:31 pm

    Help at home dors in Illinois addis in Illinois all of these are companies some through state that pay you to be in home health aide for elderly and disabled have classes to go through usually

    Reply
  14. Vanessa Ann Jones says:
    April 20, 2026 at 8:45 pm

    I want to apply for Social Security not disability regular Social Security

    Reply
  15. Desiree Boyden says:
    May 2, 2026 at 5:33 am

    Try and insurance company that helps with food and over the counter goods it’s a spendables account I have meridian they help a lot try it you don’t have to change insurance if u don’t want to I’m just trying too help I used to get the same amt 945.00 a mth on ssdi with the rise of inflation and after 2or more yrs it’s gone up 50.00 a yr so I’m still living a little better with the spendables acct.

    Reply
  16. Desiree Boyden says:
    May 2, 2026 at 5:34 am

    Try and insurance company that helps with food and over the counter goods it’s a spendables account I have meridian they help a lot try it you don’t have to change insurance if u don’t want to I’m just trying too help I used to get the same amt 945.00 a mth on ssdi with the rise of inflation and after 2 yrsr more it’s gone up 50.00 a yr so I’m still living a little better with the spendables acct.

    Reply
  17. Tim McClannahan Sr. says:
    May 6, 2026 at 7:44 pm

    or maybe the lazy dog just slid under the Fox

    Reply
  18. WARREN WHEELER CROWELL says:
    May 6, 2026 at 11:04 pm

    A Stimulus check is the weapon/tool that the wealthy uses to keep you hopeful, like a fish hoping that the bait he pursues will prove to be a great meal! there’s no stimulus check for anyone! The wealthy loves to keep you hopeful. Thats how they kept slaves in the cotton fields… with the Hope of something better! No Stimulus Checks! it’s embarrasing to hear people; especially Black Cultured people, talking about them! Also, that’s why the White Culture (Republicons) enjoy putting “Work Requirements” on everything that you’re entitled to! Like SNAP, Food share, healthcare; and other benefits that they won’t even release the informatiion to you about!
    ‘Nuff said.

    Reply
  19. Tuttirock says:
    May 12, 2026 at 4:49 am

    The republicans are nothing but liers , thieves and selfish people, there a POS ,MF . Are you taking all your wealth to the grave with you is it worth being greedy, do you all feel good about it and do you like doing it. All greedy people have to answer to the one and only All mighty God.

    Reply
  20. Jamie says:
    May 18, 2026 at 7:56 pm

    Hi. It’s tough. My mom is even lower by $100 we treat elderly horrible.

    Reply
  21. J Biden says:
    May 30, 2026 at 9:07 pm

    DTS at finest example, Republicans did not ruin your life, you fid.

    Reply
  22. Parnell Wilkins says:
    June 3, 2026 at 11:39 am

    I haven’t been able to find real help for seniors in need . Home repairs, security etc. There are lots of false advertisements .

    Reply
  23. Suzy says:
    June 11, 2026 at 4:05 pm

    Republicans didn’t do anything to you. Democrats raided the SS account years ago and never repaid what they took.

    Reply

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