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General Retirement Questions

15 FAQs Shown

  1. When can I get Social Security retirement benefits?
  2. At what age should I start receiving my Social Security retirement benefits?
  3. Will you lower my Social Security benefits if I get a pension from work not covered by Social Security?
  4. Will withdrawals from my individual retirement account affect my Social Security benefits?
  5. Can I withdraw my Social Security retirement claim and reapply later to increase my benefit amount?
  6. What is the estimated monthly benefit for a retired worker?
  7. What is the maximum Social Security retirement benefit payable?
  8. What is full retirement age?
  9. How do I earn Social Security credits and how many do I need to qualify for benefits?
  10. Do I qualify for benefits as a spouse if I am now in, or the surviving spouse of, a civil union, domestic partnership, or other non-marital legal relationship?
  11. Will unemployment benefits affect my Social Security benefits?
  12. Can I get Social Security retirement benefits and military retirement benefits?
  13. What if I apply but Social Security decides I do not qualify for benefits? Will I receive a penalty or fine?
  14. I am receiving Social Security benefits. Must I tell Social Security I am in a civil union or other non-marital legal relationship?
  15. Will Social Security recognize a same-sex marriage if the ceremony took place in a foreign country?

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