Emily Pogue worked for 12 years in the human services field, coordinating services and performing case management for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She has since joined the finance world and works as a writer, creating copy for websites, magazines, and small businesses around the U.S. Social Security in 30 Minutes Vols. 1 & 2 are Pogue's first published books and are dedicated to the amazing people she spent so many years working with. Pogue lives in South Dakota with her husband and son.
"""Although the book's primary target audience is readers planning for retirement, Pogue also explains how spouses and dependents may also qualify for benefits. Charts and examples make it relatively easy to understand how, for instance, one's outside earnings affect benefit levels and tax rates, and readers will be able to easily use the provided calculation formulas. ... The book is a solid account of how a complicated benefits system works, and it will be useful to readers looking for a concise introduction."" - Kirkus Reviews"