Social Security & Pensions
Social Security Administration
2012 Social Security Changes
Fact sheet from the Social Security Administration
Maximize Your Social Security
How couples can time Social Security benefits to help maximize them
Factors that May Affect Your Retirement Benefits
Covers different types of earnings, pensions, credits, etc. that could affect benefits
Find an Answer to Your Question about SSA
Type in your question to find an answer already posted
Full Retirement Age Calculator
Determine the age you may start receiving full Social Security benefits
Life Expectancy Calculator
Simple tool based on gender and year of birth
Medicare & You (Publication)
The basics of Medicare provided by SSA
Medicare Part B Premiums: Rules for Beneficiaries with Higher Incomes (Publication)
Information on 2012 Medicare Part B Premiums from the SSA
Monthly Medicare Premiums for 2012
Talking About Medicare: Your Guide to Understanding the Program
Kaiser Family Foundation report provides answers to basic questions related to Medicare coverage, as well as information to help patients make decisions on a range of topics related to enrollment, plan choices and prescription drug coverage.
Social Security Benefit Application/Information
Apply online for your SSA benefits or obtain information to apply in person or over the phone
Social Security Benefit Estimator Tool
Produce a quick Social Security “estimate” and create additional retirement scenarios
When to Start Receiving Retirement Benefits (Publication)
The decision of when to receive benefits could affect you and your family
Pensions
10 Common Causes of Errors in Pension Calculations
And tips for safeguarding your pension from the US Department of Labor
FAQs About Cash Balance Pension Plans
Provided by the US Department of Labor
Finding a Lost Pension (Publication)
Provided by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
Pension & Benefit Plan Basics (Q & A)
Provided by CNN Money
Pension Plan Retirement Options Calculator
Provided by AARP
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