Completely updated, expert advice on one of the most important financial decision in your life. When do I start? That’s the first question most people facing retirement ask about Social Security. Given the changing laws, and the overwhelming number of rules and codicils, there is no single best answer for everybody. But this straightforward and comprehensive primer can help you decide on the best answer for you. Along the way, it will dispel many of the common misconceptions people have about Social Security—what it really is, how it works, and how to get the most from the greatest “investment” you ever made. Best of all, John Weber does much of the work for you. Sifting through thousands of pages of SSA publications, he narrows them down to the 100 most important and frequently asked questions. He then lays out the answers in plain English, allowing you to maximize your retirement benefits in the simplest way possible. From enrollment to payday, this invaluable book will help you secure the comfortable and stress-free future that you deserve.