For US Citizens on Soc Sec

[papaguido]

For those collecting social security, I came across the this site (Go Direct) which allows you sign up for direct deposit.

http://www.godirect.org/about_faq.cfm

[polehawk]

Thanks for the link, R.ito
Direct deposit is the faster and safer way to go.

Here's one for those who were wondering if we will be getting a COLA (Cost of Living Allowance) in 2009. The answer is YES and it will be 5.8% !

http://ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/cgi-bin/ssa ... =959284761

[FrazeeDK]

oi Papa Guido... I'm suspicious that a .org site supposedly is fronting for the US Gov and the SS folks.. I'd think that a .gov link to the SS Administration would be truer to form for a Direct deposit sign up for SS.. The .org appears to be a front for some business...

and indeed here is the SS direct deposit link:
http://www.ssa.gov/deposit/

[papaguido]

oi Papa Guido... I'm suspicious that a .org site supposedly is fronting for the US Gov and the SS folks.. I'd think that a .gov link to the SS Administration would be truer to form for a Direct deposit sign up for SS.. The .org appears to be a front for some business...

and indeed here is the SS direct deposit link:
http://www.ssa.gov/deposit/

oi FrazeeDK, the following is from their website:

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Federal Reserve Banks are sponsoring Go Direct, a campaign to motivate people who receive federal benefit checks to use direct deposit.

http://www.godirect.org/partners/about_main.cfm

There's also a link on the VA website. But as always buyer beware...

[aznyron]

there will be no COLA for 2010 but there is talk about giving a one time payment to citizens on S.S of
250.00 to help them so I read

[papaguido]

Here's some info for you guys out there on SSA benefits.

http://www.stansberryresearch.com/pro/0 ... TRWK901/PR

[papaguido]

there will be no COLA for 2010 but there is talk about giving a one time payment to citizens on S.S of
250.00 to help them so I read

Here's the link:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091015/ap_ ... urity_cola

[jimboLV]

there will be no COLA for 2010 but there is talk about giving a one time payment to citizens on S.S of
250.00 to help them so I read

Don't spend the money yet. They will probably screw the expats again just like they did with the last stimulus. Only available if you have a US address. Wait and see.

[jimboLV]

Here's some info for you guys out there on SSA benefits.

http://www.stansberryresearch.com/pro/0 ... TRWK901/PR

Beware. I'm always suspicious of people who only want your credit card number. They won't accept debit cards, Western Union, Money Orders, etc. Probably wouldn't even accept cash. There is a reason for that. I would steer clear.

[aznyron]

Jimbo I got the last one I never changed my address I get my mail at my daughters house in Florida
I would never tell them were I am. besides we are aloud to travel we are not prisoners yet came close LOL

[bumper]

If you are no using a Stateside adress you can use the3 net to sit up a direct deposit at least U couldn't

[aznyron]

Bumper my money go to my credit union account I will not set up a direct deposit to a thai bank
I will take my chances on good old USA. just remember this I can write a check for any amount
and pay only 300 baht to the bank it saves me 150 baht ATM fee as well as the 1% cash advance
the only down fall is I have to wait 20 to 35 days for my money. and I will get the 250.00
if it passes congress which I suspect it will. I never did like taking money from ATM even before the 150 baht fee

[laphanphon]

i already received the 250, a few months ago think it was a done deal, it showed up in the account.

05/06/2009 DIRECT DEPOSIT US TREASURY SSA ERP

Cash Amount: $250.00

[aznyron]

LA unless you getting SSD you will not get a check this is a for people collection SSA SSD and VA RRTA
it has not passed congress yet but you will get another check for 250.00 since your on SSD if it passes

[laphanphon]

put your reading glasses on, read the quote above, that's the transfer register 'SSA'

been collecting for over 8 yrs, hopefully 20 more, almost as long as i worked, i plan on getting every penny i paid in taxes back.

[aznyron]

LA you will be collecting when my grand daughter reach the age to collect hers LOL

[Stantheman]

i already received the 250, a few months ago think it was a done deal, it showed up in the account.

05/06/2009 DIRECT DEPOSIT US TREASURY SSA ERP

Cash Amount: $250.00

LA that was the "Stimulus" check all SSA retiree's and disabled vet's got. The new $250 is an Obama recommendation to congress due to no cost of living increase this year

[laphanphon]

both are pretty sad............whatever they call them.......