Description
Everything You Want to Know About Social Security: A Q&A Guide
100 Questions & Answers About Social Security For Dummies is a clear and straightforward compilation of answers to your most important Social Security questions. The book offers you all the info you need to make the best financial and lifestyle decisions you can as you make your way around the often complicated details of the Social Security program.
From explanations of the benefits to which you're entitled to eligibility criteria and benefits application processes, this question-and-answer guide puts the expert-confirmed info you need right now at the tips of your fingers.
A clearly organized table of contents makes it easy for you to jump directly to the section most relevant to your situation, and the included answers are precise and careful discussions of key aspects of Social Security.
Get answers to your most pressing questions including:
- How do I apply for Social Security benefits?
- How do I qualify for Social Security disability benefits?
- How do I apply for Social Security survivor benefits?
- How are Social Security benefits calculated?
An indispensable, inexpensive resource for retirees, people with disabilities, and the survivors of deceased workers, 100 Questions & Answers About Social Security For Dummies is also perfect for people getting ready for retirement and their loved ones.
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started with Social Security 3
Chapter 1: Understanding Social Security 5
Chapter 2: Determining Whether You’re Eligible 11
Chapter 3: Applying for Social Security 19
Part 2: Decoding Social Security Benefits 31
Chapter 4: Retirement Benefits 33
Chapter 5: Disability Benefits 39
Chapter 6: Survivor Benefits 45
Part 3: Making Sense of Your Payments 49
Chapter 7: How Benefits Are Calculated 51
Chapter 8: Taxes and Withholding on Benefits 57
Chapter 9: Special Circumstances and Exceptions 61
Chapter 10: Filing Appeals 65
Part 4: Managing Your Social Security 71
Chapter 11: Working with the Social Security Administration 73
Chapter 12: Reporting Changes to the Social Security Administration 79
Index 89
