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Social Security was created on the basic human principle that a government program, funded from the wages of the nation's workers, would care for those unable to care for themselves -- the elderly and disabled -- and would repay workers for their contributions by supporting them through their retirement years. Out of this simple premise, however, grew a complicated, often confusing system of rules and regulations that affects or will affect the lives of each and every one of us. Suze Orman...leads us through this maze, step by step, with the clear-sighted, thoughtful questions and answers of Ask Suze...About Social Security. -- back cover

Retirement benefits -- Disability benefits -- Marriage benefits -- Dependents benefits -- Survivors benefits -- Veterans benefits -- Regulations for the self-employed -- Regulations for those employed by nonprofit groups -- Regulations for household help -- How to apply for benefits -- How to claim your benefits -- Correcting errors -- Social security and taxes -- Delaying retirement -- Working after retirement -- Future of Social Security