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To apply for Social Security benefits you need to show proof of age, citizenship and identity. The Social Security Administration's Web site has information online, including a list of offices near you. Understand that you can begin to receive your benefits at age 62, but they will be paid at a reduced level until age 65. Call the Social Security Administration at (800) 772-1213 or visit your local office for an application. |
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There is no charge for a Social Security number and card. If someone contacts you and wants to charge you for getting a number or card, or for any Social Security service, please remember that Social Security services are free. You can report anyone attempting to charge you by calling our Office
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The first type of card shows your name and Social Security number and lets you work without restriction. We issue it to: U.S. citizens; and People lawfully admitted to the United States on a permanent basis.
The second type of card shows your name and number and notes, “VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION.” We issue this type of card to people lawfully admitted to the United States on a temporary basis who have DHS authorization to work.
The third type of card shows your name and number and notes, “NOT VALID FOR EMPLOYMENT.” We issue it to people from other countries: |
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This section of SenWebNet provides information that can help you adjust to life in the United States.You'll learn about finding housing and a job, getting a Social Security number and a driver's license,taking care of |
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Renting a Home
Whether you're new to the city or relocating to another neighborhood,it takes a great deal of time and effort to find the perfect apartment. If you take into account these 10 handy tips, your |
dream apartment may be closer than you think. Apartments and houses can be rented.You can find these in several way:
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Look in the newspaper in the section called “Classified |
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Advertisements” or “Classifieds.” Find the pages listing |
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Ask friends and relatives or people at your job if they |
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Check bulletin boards in libraries, grocery stores, and |
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Check for rentals on the Internet. If you don't have a |
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Are you starting a new career and want to know about the best jobs in your field? Want to see what's in and what's out? The Internet is the best medium to find out about the top jobs and the companies offering these jobs. Here's how to find out more. |
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A one-stop career management resource.
Search 1.9 million Jobs,find new employment or work. Fresh job listings posted daily. Have jobs emailed to you.
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Banks safeguard money and valuables and provide loans, credit, and payment services, such as checking accounts, money orders, and cashier's checks. Banks also may offer investment and insurance products, which they were once prohibited from selling. As a variety of models for cooperation and integration among finance industries have emerged, some of the traditional distinctions between banks, insurance companies, and securities firms have diminished. In spite of these changes, banks continue to maintain and perform their primary role—accepting deposits and lending funds from these deposits.
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Checking
Banks offer different kinds of checking accounts. Many banks offer college accounts with no service charges. The establishment of accounts depends upon you financial needs. Paying by check provides a record of payment made for goods and services. When opening a checking account, use your name as it appears on your passport to avoid confusion.
Savings
Money which you want to save can be kept in a savings account where it will earn interest. Savings accounts and checking accounts at the same bank customarily allow you to transfer money from one account to the other. When opening a savings account, use your name as it appears on your passport to avoid any confusion.
Credit Cards
Credit cards can be obtained from banks, charge-cards companies, and financial organizations. Some will charge an annual fee, some will charge interest and some may charge both. The interest rate charged on your purchases can be high, so be be aware of your spending. (If you intend to pay the entire balance at the end of each month, then you will not want a no-fee card. If you are going to extend payment, then you want a card with low interest rate). You may have to wait as much as six months from the time you apply to be issued a credit card.
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It is not safe to leave large amounts of money in your house. It is also not safe to carry around large amounts of cash. It could be stolen or lost. Your money is protected if you put it in a bank that is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Make sure the bank you choose has FDIC insurance. |
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The Registry of Motor Vehicles will issue an identification card to those who do not have a driver's license and wish to have an alternative form of identification. You must bring your passport with three other forms of identification (Social Security number, birth certificate, cancelled bank check) to the registry. You can visit the registry website DMV.ORG to get more detailed information on primary and secondary documents that are accepted as identification. |
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DMV.ORG has compiled all the information you'll need regarding your driver's license or state ID. By clicking around our pages, you'll find specific information for your state on the how, when and where to apply for a license, replace a lost or stolen license, or even change your address. |
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