Social Security's retirement benefits last as long as you live and increase with the cost of living. These benefits, including Medicare's Medical Insurance, provide a foundation on which to build a financially secure retirement. Savings and pensions are the other two legs of the stool for your retirement plan.
A secure, comfortable retirement is every worker's dream, especially now that we're living longer, healthier lives, we can expect to spend more time in retirement than our parents and grandparents did. Achieving the dream of a secure, comfortable retirement is much easier when you plan your finances. Click here to use the Social Security's Benefit Calculators
One great thing about Social Security's website, is that if you can't find the information you need, in their Questions & Answers you can email them a Question and they REALLY do answer it!!! If you would like us to contact Social Security on your behalf, please sign and fax us this Authorization Form. We only charge the fees that Social Security Approves and comply with the rules of conduct at 20 C.F.R. §§ 404.1740 and 416.1540 FAQ's
Social Security also provides a lump-sum death payment of $255. Your spouse and young children can receive benefits equal to a $354,000 life insurance policy.
