Social security for dummies
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Social security for dummies
（--For dummies）
Wiley, c2015
2nd ed
- : pbk
Available at 1 libraries
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National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies Library (GRIPS Library)
: pbk364.025||P4501409575
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"AARP"--Cover
Includes index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Social Security For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781119293330) was previously published as Social Security For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781118967560). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product. Praise for Social Security For Dummies: "Social Security for Dummies is a must read for people of any age who want a comfortable retirement. Jonathan Peterson does a great job of explaining this complicated system and helps you understand how to get the most from the benefits you've earned. The difference between a smart claiming strategy and a dumb one can cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars, so you'll want to invest in this book." Liz Weston, personal finance columnist and author of The 10 Commandments of Money "This is your go-to book on Social Security. Chock-full of useful tips, easy to use, and well organized, it answers all your questions about Social Security."
Steve Vernon, author of Money for Life: Turn Your IRA and 401(k) Into a Lifetime Retirement Paycheck and CBS MoneyWatch commentator "Social Security for Dummies is indispensable for anyone who wants to get the best possible deal from Social Security and that means all of us, young and old, because everyone will need Social Security benefits in this era of disappearing pensions and dwindling savings. Strategies for single people, for married couples, for survivors, for divorced people: You can find expert advice on all these subjects and more in this easy-to-understand guide to a very complex subject." Bob Rosenblatt, editor of HelpwithAging.com and Senior Fellow at the National Academy of Social Insurance About the book: Take the mystery out of Social Security and maximize your benefits when you retire Social Security For Dummies is the definitive resource to navigating the often-complex world of Social Security retirement benefits and the U.S. Social Security Administration.
If you're nearing retirement age, or assisting someone who is, this guide will show you how to avoid common pitfalls, determine when you should claim your benefits, and figure out how much you can expect to receive each month. This newest edition provides updates to relevant dates and resources as well as an in-depth look at policy changes that will affect those about to retire. Packed with information that will help you make decisions that will maximize your financial well-being, this great resource makes it easy to understand everything you need to know quickly and easily. * Understand new Social Security Administration policies and what they mean for you * Determine how to incorporate Social Security into your overall retirement plan * Get answers to common questions * Find resources to use when you're stumped With Social Security For Dummies, you can take charge of your retirement and successfully navigate the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Table of Contents
Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Social Security 5 CHAPTER 1: What Social Security Is and Why You Need It 7 CHAPTER 2: A Breakdown of Benefits 19 CHAPTER 3: Deciding When to Start Collecting Retirement Benefits 39 CHAPTER 4: Protecting Your Number and Securing Your Card 57 Part 2: Taking the Plunge: Filing for Social Security 71 CHAPTER 5: Signing Up for Benefits 73 CHAPTER 6: Determining How Much You ve Earned 87 CHAPTER 7: Navigating the System 95 CHAPTER 8: When You and Social Security Disagree: The Appeals Process 119 Part 3: Who Benefits and When 137 CHAPTER 9: Spousal Benefits: Watching Out for Each Other 139 CHAPTER 10: Family Benefits: Who Gets What 155 CHAPTER 11: When You Can t Work: Social Security Disability Benefits 171 Part 4: Social Security and Your Future 197 CHAPTER 12: Enrolling in Medicare 199 CHAPTER 13: Working in Retirement 219 CHAPTER 14: Shaping a Financial Future You Can Live With 239 Part 5: The Part of Tens 251 CHAPTER 15: Ten Myths about Social Security 253 CHAPTER 16: Ten Reasons Young People Should Care about Social Security 263 CHAPTER 17: Ten Choices Facing the Country about the Future of Social Security 271 Part 6: Appendixes 279 APPENDIX A: Glossary 281 APPENDIX B: Resources 289 APPENDIX C: Strengthening Social Security 295 Index 299
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