Book
Social security / by Jonathan Peterson.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781394267903
- ISBN: 1394267908
- Physical Description: xi, 315 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Edition: 5th edition.
- Publisher: Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [2025]
- Copyright: ©2025
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction -- Part 1: Getting started with Social Security. What Social Security is and why you need it ; A breakdown of benefits ; Deciding when to start collecting retirement benefits ; Protecting your number and securing your card -- Part 2: Taking the plunge: filing for Social Security. Signing up for benefits ; Determining how much you've earned ; Navigating the system ; When you and Social Security disagree: the appeals process -- Part 3: Who benefits and when. Spousal benefits: watching our for each other ; Family benefits: who gets what ; When you can't work Social Security disability benefits -- Part 4: Social Security and your future. Enrolling in Medicare ; Working in "retirement" ; Shaping a financial future you can live with -- Part 5: The part of tens. Ten myths about Social Security ; Ten reasons young people should care about Social Security ; Ten choices facing the country about the future of Social Security -- Part 6: Appendixes. Glossary ; Resources ; Strengthening Social Security. |
| Summary, etc.: | "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." -- Amazon |
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| Subject: | Social security > United States. Retirement > United States > Planning. |
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- 2 of 3 copies available at Bibliomation. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Silas Bronson Library.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silas Bronson Library - Waterbury | 368.4 PET (Text) | 34005158342807 | Adult New Nonfiction | Available | - |
