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The easy way to get a handle on Social Security Are you or a loved one looking to understand how Social Security benefits work? Social Security For Dummies helps you better understand and navigate the U.S. Social Security Administration, covering important topics such as how benefits are funded and distributed, the various Social Security options and how to qualify, and deciding when to start accepting Social Security benefits. Additionally, it explains the history, regulations, and significant changes to U.S. Social Security, as well as considerations for the future of the program. Advice for ensuring you're receiving your maximum benefits Gives you a thorough breakdown of how benefits are determined and what programs are sponsored by the Social Security Administration Covers challenges and considerations for those with special circumstances Whether you're receiving Social Security benefits, helping someone who is, or thinking about beginning to accept benefits yourself, Social Security For Dummies is a must-have resource for navigating this complicated (and sometimes confusing) landscape.
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Jonathan Peterson, a director of executive communications at AARP, is a longtime journalist who specializes in making complex issues easy to understand. His interest in Social Security began when he covered the political debate in Washington that led to major reforms in 1983. During his 23-year career with the Los Angeles Times, he explored the aging of America, domestic policy and the U.S. economy. He has won numerous awards for journalism and speechwriting. He was on the Los Angeles Times team that won a Pulitzer Prize for coverage of the L.A. riots and was awarded the Malcolm Forbes prize by the Overseas Press Club for in-depth stories about the collapsing Soviet Union. He grew up in Westchester County, N.Y., and is among the nation's 76 million baby boomers.
