"Social Security for Dummies is a must read for people of any age who
want a comfortable retirement. ... The difference between a smart
claiming strategy and a dumb one can cost you hundreds of thousands of
dollars, so you'll want to invest in this book."
--Liz Weston, personal finance columnist and author of the
bestselling Your Credit Score and
The 10 Commandments of Money
Claim the benefits you've earned
The award-winning *Social Security For Dummies--*now in its fourth
edition-- is the one guide you need to navigate the often-complex world
of Social Security benefits. You'll learn when to start claiming, how
much you can expect to receive, where to find Social Security
calculators, and more.
Since 1937, workers across the United States have set aside a portion of
their wages to fund Social Security, which, for many of us, forms the
basis of our retirement income. Despite its central importance in our
lives, few of us understand how Social Security really works. That's
where Social Security For Dummies comes in. Written in an
easy-to-follow, clear language, it provides comprehensive information on
how to negotiate the sometimes labyrinthine system and claim everything
you qualify for. You'll learn how to:
- Navigate the Social Security website
- Know which options you qualify for
- Use Social Security calculators
- Get answers to frequently asked questions
Retirement is the time for you to kick back, relax, and enjoy the fruits
of your labors--Social Security For Dummies makes it easier.
**Praise for ** Social Security For Dummies
*"*Social Security for Dummies is a must read for people of any age who
want a comfortable retirement. Jonathan Peterson does a great job of
explaining this complicated system and helps you understand how to get
the most from the benefits you've earned. The difference between a smart
claiming strategy and a dumb one can cost you hundreds of thousands of
dollars, so you'll want to invest in this book."
--Liz Weston, personal finance columnist and author of The Ten
Commandments of Money
"This is your go-to book on Social Security. Chock-full of useful tips,
easy to use, and well organized, it answers all your questions about
Social Security."
--Steve Vernon, author of Money for Life: Turn Your IRA and 401(k)
Into a Lifetime Retirement Paycheck and CBS MoneyWatch commentator
*"*Social Security for Dummies is indispensable for anyone who wants to
get the best possible deal from Social Security -- and that means all of
us, young and old, because everyone will need Social Security benefits
in this era of disappearing pensions and dwindling savings. Strategies
for single people, for married couples, for survivors, for divorced
people: You can find expert advice on all these subjects and more in
this easy-to-understand guide to a very complex subject."
-- Bob Rosenblatt, editor of HelpwithAging.com and Senior Fellow at
the National Academy of Social Insurance
