Social Security In 30 Minutes, Volume 1

NEW! Worried about Social Security retirement benefits for yourself or a family member? This quick guide can help you understand the basics of Social Security retirement insurance, including eligibility, application steps, benefit amounts, and much more. Topics include:

How retirement benefits are calculated using work credits

Taxes on benefits and cost of living adjustments

Full retirement age (FRA), early retirement, and delayed retirement

Benefits for family members and survivors

Social Security for workers with government pensions

Communicating with the Social Security Administration

Social Security and Medicare

Social Security scams

As a former full-time human services coordinator, author Emily Pogue helped thousands of clients navigate the Social Security system. In this guide, she uses plain English explanations and easy-to-grasp examples to help readers understand how the system works and how to maximize Social Security retirement benefits.

The award-winning IN 30 MINUTES series has helped readers all over the world grasp complex topics, from health to social media.