You must be a U.S. citizen to collect Social Security

Your Social Security benefit is determined based on how much money you earned while working over what time frame?

Your Social Security benefit can be reduced if you're still working.

Social Security benefits are guaranteed an annual cost-of-living adjustment.

Aside from the eligible recipient, who may be able to receive at least a portion of an individual's Social Security benefits?

It's possible to collect more than your full Social Security benefit if you wait to begin collecting the benefit until after you reach full retirement age.

If your spouse dies, you will continue to receive both your own benefit and deceased spouse's benefit

How many years must you work and pay Social Security taxes to qualify for retirement benefits?

You receive the same amount regardless of your age at the time you begin taking your Social Security benefits.

What is the earliest age a person can begin receiving Social Security benefits?