Social Security For Dummies

Jonathan Peterson (AARP)

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For Dummies
06 September 2024

Welfare & benefit systems; Personal finance; Retirement

Get the Social Security benefits you've earned

In the newly updated Social Security For Dummies, you'll find all the basics on Social Security, plus the latest updates and changes, so that you can make the most of your benefits. With clear jargon-free language and instructions, you'll figure out when to start taking your benefits, based on your unique situation and goals. This bestseller simplifies the complex Social Security system, a cornerstone of many people's retirement budgets. Social Security For Dummies will arm you with the knowledge you need to maximize your financial well-being.

Get a comprehensive guide to the foundations of Social Security Understand your benefits and prepare your long-term financial plan Learn the latest benefits and find guidance on updated policies Determine the best time to apply for Social Security

Whether you're gearing up for retirement, already in the Social Security groove, or helping a loved one navigate the benefits maze, this book is your golden ticket to financial peace of mind.

By: Jonathan Peterson (AARP)
Imprint: For Dummies
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 5th edition
Dimensions: Height: 231mm, Width: 185mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 431g
ISBN: 9781394267903
ISBN 10: 1394267908
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 06 September 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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 55 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 97 Chapter 8: When You and Social Security Disagree: The Appeals Process 121 Part 3: Who Benefits and When 139 Chapter 9: Spousal Benefits: Watching Out for Each Other 141 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 195 Chapter 12: Enrolling in Medicare 197 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: (Almost) 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

Jonathan Peterson is a former Executive Communications Director at AARP and an award-winning journalist. His interest in Social Security began when he covered the political debate in Washington that led to major reforms in 1983. He is a former Washington correspondent for the Los Angeles Times.

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Social Security For Dummies

Jonathan Peterson (AARP)

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