"All the essential information everyone should know about social security, from maximizing benefits to planning and budgeting for a healthy, happy retirement."--Back cover.
Contents
Maintaining your independence during retirement -- The importance of Social Security -- Your Social Security number -- Your retirement benefits under Social Security -- Family benefits under Social Security -- Survivor benefits under Social Security -- Disability benefits under Social Security -- Taxes and Social Security -- Applying for Social Security benefits -- How Social Security benefits are paid -- Your right to appeal decisions by the Social Security Administration -- Effect of pensions on your Social Security benefits -- Receiving Social Security benefits outside the United States -- Benefits under the Supplement Security Income Program -- Benefits under the Medicare Program -- Appendix: Some facts about Social Security ; Frequently asked questions about Social Security ; Identity theft and fraud ; Retirement resources ; How to contact Social Security Administration -- List of US embassies and consulates -- Index.