Podcast: Important things to know about Social Security

Learn about the cost of living (COLA) increase and scams to avoid.

Wednesday, March 15th 2023, 6:15 PM EDT

By Robert McFerren

Robert Fenn, Social Security Administration Public Affairs Specialist, joins host Madonna Chism Pinkard to discuss Social Security. They will discuss the cost of living (COLA) increase, the www.mymoney.gov website, types of filings for Social Security benefits, and the "Slam the Scam" program to protect the elderly.

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