Apply for Social Security benefits online or by phone

By Jim Miller, Special to the Star-Advertiser

Dear Savvy Senior,

With my local Social Security offices being closed due to COVID-19, what is the best way to apply for my Social Security retirement benefits? — Approaching 62

Dear Approaching:

Because of the pandemic, all Social Security field offices across the country have been closed since March, so you can’t just walk in, talk to a counselor and apply for benefits in person right now. But there are other ways to claim your benefits that are much easier and quicker. Here’s what you should know.

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