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Wondering what will happen to your Social Security checks during the government shutdown that began Oct. 1? Here's what you ...

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Widows and widowers need to talk to a human being and get the kind of help personalized to their own situation.

The government shut down means several services offered by the Social Security Administration will be impacted.