General Retirement Questions

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