Plan to Apply for Social Security by Phone? 3 Things You Need to Know.
There are several important decisions to make about your Social Security benefits. You decide how many years you work and which jobs you work at. You also choose when you sign up. All these choices have real consequences for the size of your checks.Next to those, small decisions like how you're going to sign up for checks seem inconsequential. But the way you choose to apply can affect how long it takes to submit your application and get approved.Calling the Social Security Administration might seem like your most convenient option if you don't want to visit a field office. But there are a few things you need to know before you pick up the phone and apply.Continue reading
There are several important decisions to make about your Social Security benefits. You decide how many years you work and which jobs you work at. You also choose when you sign up. All these choices have real consequences for the size of your checks.
Next to those, small decisions like how you're going to sign up for checks seem inconsequential. But the way you choose to apply can affect how long it takes to submit your application and get approved.
Calling the Social Security Administration might seem like your most convenient option if you don't want to visit a field office. But there are a few things you need to know before you pick up the phone and apply.
