Government Benefits
Social Security
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Are my Social Security benefits subject to income tax?
A portion of your benefits may be subject to income tax.
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Disability Income Needs Worksheet
This worksheet is designed to help you determine if you have enough disability insurance protection for your family.
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Does my 16-year-old have to pay Social Security tax on her earnings?
Your 16-year-old will most likely have to pay Social Security tax on her earnings.
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How Earnings Affect Social Security
The chart shows the effect of annual earnings for someone who hasn't yet reached normal retirement age.
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How can I get an estimate of my Social Security benefits?
The Social Security Administration has begun mailing earnings and benefit estimate statements to all workers age 25 and older.
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How do I get disability benefits from Social Security?
Getting Social Security disability benefits is a two-step process.
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I'm getting remarried. How will this affect my Social Security benefits?
If you were receiving spousal benefits based on your former spouse's work record, these benefits will generally end.
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My husband and I are divorcing after 30 years of marriage. Will I still be able to receive Social Security retirement benefits based on his earnings record after our divorce?
If you already receive Social Security based on his earnings record, you'll continue to receive it as long as you live.
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Should I retire now at age 62 and collect Social Security benefits, or should I wait until age 65?
You may actually end up with more money if you start collecting Social Security benefits at age 62.
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Social Security Disability Benefits
It's important to know what disability benefits you may be entitled to under Social Security.
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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI): Awards and Applications Illustrator
This tool will chart SSDI benefit awards as a percentage of the applications made for each year.
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Social Security Figures At-A-Glance
This tool will help you understand the various aspects of Social Security.
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Social Security Retirement Benefits
Your retirement benefit is based on your average earnings over your working career.
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Social Security Survivor's Benefits
Social Security can also provide much-needed income to your family members when you die, making their financial lives easier.
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Sources of Retirement Income: Filling the Social Security Gap
According to the U.S. Administration on Aging, the median income for households headed by persons age 65 and older was $32,854.
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Understanding Social Security
Social Security is more than just a retirement program. Its scope includes disability, family, and survivor's benefits.
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What Are Your Chances of Becoming Disabled?
Statistics show that you are more likely to become disabled than to die before retirement.
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What happens if I start collecting Social Security after age 65?
You'll get a bigger check every month. How much bigger depends upon what year you turn 65 and how long you postpone collecting benefits.
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What is SSI?
SSI is a cash assistance program that provides minimum income to people who are aged, blind, or disabled.
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When I retire, how much will I receive from Social Security?
Your retirement benefit will be based on your average lifetime earnings.
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When do I have to apply for a Social Security number for my newborn?
There's no time limit on applying for a Social Security number for your newborn.
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Will my children receive money from Social Security when I die?
It depends on how old your children are, and how long you've worked in a job where you've paid Social Security taxes.
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