General Retirement Questions

1. Will you lower my Social Security benefits if I get a pension from work not covered by Social Security?
2. What is the average monthly benefit for a retired worker?
3. What is the maximum Social Security retirement benefit payable?
4. How do I earn Social Security credits and how many do I need to be eligible for benefits?
5. How do I apply for Social Security retirement benefits?
6. What is full retirement age?
7. Will unemployment benefits affect my Social Security benefits?
8. Will withdrawals from my individual retirement account affect my Social Security benefits?
9. Can I withdraw my Social Security retirement claim and reapply later to increase my benefit amount?
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. At what age should I start receiving my Social Security retirement benefits?