{"product_id":"social-security-for-dummies-1","title":"Social Security for Dummies","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with Social Security 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: What Social Security Is and Why You Need It 7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 2: A Breakdown of Benefits 19\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Deciding When to Start Collecting Retirement Benefits 39\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Protecting Your Number and Securing Your Card 55\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Taking the Plunge: Filing for Social Security 71\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Signing Up for Benefits 73\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Determining How Much You've Earned 87\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Navigating the System 97\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 8: When You and Social Security Disagree: The Appeals Process 121\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Who Benefits and When 139\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Spousal Benefits: Watching Out for Each Other 141\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Family Benefits: Who Gets What 155\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 11: When You Can't Work: Social Security Disability Benefits 171\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Social Security and Your Future 195\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Enrolling in Medicare 197\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Working in \"Retirement\" 219\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Shaping a Financial Future You Can Live With 239\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens 251\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Ten Myths about Social Security 253\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Ten Reasons Young People Should Care about Social Security 263\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 17: (Almost) Ten Choices Facing the Country about the Future of Social Security 271\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: Appendixes 279\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Glossary 281\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Resources 289\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix C: Strengthening Social Security 295\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndex 299\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJonathan Peterson\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJacket Description\/Back\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClaim the benefits you've earned--and avoid costly mistakes\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet a handle on the complicated Social Security system and make the most of your benefits with this revised edition of a trusted favorite. In this book, you'll get clear, jargon-free explanations of how Social Security works and how you can use it in your own unique situation to achieve your goals. Whether you're gearing up for retirement, helping a loved one navigate theirs, or still contributing and building your own future, you'll find what you need in this bestselling favorite! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside... \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the best age to claim benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind out if divorce affects your benefits\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn how benefits are taxed\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApply for benefits like a pro\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNavigate the Social Security website\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlan your retirement\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFully understand your benefits\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvoid unnecessary surprises\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet the Social Security benefits you've earned\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the newly updated \u003ci\u003eSocial Security For Dummies, \u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003ci\u003eSocial Security For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e will arm you with the knowledge you need to maximize your financial well-being. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet a comprehensive guide to the foundations of Social Security\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand your benefits and prepare your long-term financial plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn the latest benefits and find guidance on updated policies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetermine the best time to apply for Social Security\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Peterson, Jonathan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e For Dummies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2024-09-24\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Business \u0026amp; Economics \/ Personal Finance \/ Retirement Planning|Business \u0026amp; Economics \/ Government \u0026amp; Business|Political Science \/ Public Policy \/ Social Security\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e United States|Retirement|Planning|Old age pensions|Social security|Informational works|Handbooks and manuals\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.02 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781394267903\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781394267903\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52402950570265,"sku":"SP-9781394267903","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9781394267903_spiral.png?v=1778999592","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/social-security-for-dummies-1","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}