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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. What is the maximum Social Security retirement benefit payable?
  4. Will you lower my Social Security benefits if I get a pension from work not covered by Social Security?
  5. Will unemployment benefits affect my Social Security benefits?
  6. Will withdrawals from my individual retirement account affect my Social Security benefits?
  7. What is full retirement age?
  8. Can I withdraw my Social Security retirement claim and reapply later to increase my benefit amount?
  9. How do I earn Social Security credits and how many do I need to qualify for benefits?
  10. What is the estimated monthly benefit for a retired worker?
  11. 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?
  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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