Social Security What Women Need to Know Free Publication
Social Security What Women Need to Know - Free Publication
Social Security What Women Need to Know
A free government publication spells out the essentials
If you're a 65-year-old woman, here's the good news: Actuarial statistics say you're likely to live another 20 years, compared with 17.7 years for a 65-year-old man.
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Now the bad news: Your probable longevity puts you at greater risk of exhausting your retirement savings. That's why Social Security, which provides a safety net regardless of gender, can be so important to your financial health; it's no surprise that 60 percent of beneficiaries are female. A free 23-page publication from the Social Security Administration, (PDF), offers straightforward, practical guidance on Social Security's complex nuances, from how the amount on your check is calculated to how you can suspend benefits until age 70 to increase your payout. There's also advice for caregivers who are handling an elderly parent's benefits.
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The guide is also available (PDF). If you prefer, you can even listen to it (see box, right). The agency also provides a toll-free number, 800-772-1213, where operators are waiting to answer questions from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you are blind or visually impaired, you can call 410-965-6414 or TTY 800-325-0778 to obtain a copy of this publication in Braille or large print, or as a compact disk (CD) or audiocassette tape; you can also order it in any of these formats . Be sure to specify publication SSA 05-10127. Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures
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