All you Need is to Know Your Social Security Number
Have you lost your Social Security card? Do you need a new Social Security card? You probably don’t—as long as you know your number. For all intents and purposes, your number is your card. Usually providing your number and identifying information is enough. In the event that you really do want or need a replacement card, for yourself or for a child, you can find all the details you need at the “Social Security Number and Card” page at www.socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber. This page provides information on how to obtain a replacement card and what specific documents you need to provide. Check it out if you really need a new card. But keep in mind: You may just need to know your number. Your card is already in your head. Note: Some businesses offer Social Security name changes or cards for a fee. The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides those services for free. Do not pay for something the SSA will give you free of charge.
About ksindell
Kathleen Sindell, Ph.D. is the author of numerous academic, popular, and professional finance articles, Web sites, proposals, and books. This includes the bestselling reference book, "Investing Online for Dummies, Eds 1-5" (listed for two consecutive years on the Wall Street Journal's Bestselling Business Book List). Her most recent book "Social Security: Maximize your Benefits" has been listed in Amazon's Top 100 Bestselling Retirement Planning Books. It is important to note that "Social Security: Maximize Your Benefits, 2nd Edition" was just released.
Sindell has an in-depth understanding of the financial services industry and has held Series 7, 63, and 65 licenses. Dr. Sindell is regularly tapped as a financial services expert on ABC World News, The Nightly Business Report, and at popular online and print outlets. Kathleen Sindell, Ph.D. is a member of the Board of Directors for the Financial Planning Association, National Capital Area (FPA NCA), is on the Editorial Advisory Panel of the Journal of Financial Planning, and is Co-Chair of the Metro Washington Financial Planning Day. Sindell is a Course Chair II, CFP Program Academic Officer, and adjunct full-professor at the University of Maryland, UMUC, School of Undergraduate Studies.
Contact Information: ksindell@kathleensindell.com or 703-299-1700
