Wiley and AARP today announce the second edition of AARP’s
Social Security For Dummies® (Wiley,
978-1-118-96756-0, March 2015, $19.99), the definitive resource for
navigating the often-complex world of Social Security retirement
benefits and the U.S. Social Security Administration. This new edition
provides important updates to relevant dates and resources to help
readers get the benefits they’ve earned.
For those nearing retirement age or needing to take disability—or
assisting someone who is—this newly updated book outlines how to avoid
common pitfalls, learn when to claim benefits and determine how much
money to expect to receive each month.
AARP’s Social Security For Dummies, 2nd Edition features
detailed information including:
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Understanding new Social Security Administration policies and what
they mean for individuals
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Determining how to incorporate Social Security into an overall
retirement plan
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Learning how to use Social Security calculators and statements
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Keeping your Social Security number safe
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Finding additional resources to use
“This is your go-to book on Social Security,” says Steve Vernon, author
of Money for Life: Turn Your IRA and 401(k) Into a Lifetime
Retirement Paycheck and CBS MoneyWatch commentator. “Chock-full of
useful tips, easy to use, and well organized, it answers all your
questions about Social Security."
AARP’s Social Security For Dummies, 2nd Edition is available
for purchase online and at retailers nationwide in both print and all
e-book formats. For a full list of retailers, visit www.dummies.com/buy/9781118967560.
To request a review copy or author interview, contact Chantal Kowalski
at ckowalski@wiley.com.
About the Author
Jonathan Peterson is Executive Communications Director at AARP and an
award-winning journalist. He is a former Washington correspondent for
the Los Angeles Times. During his news career, he covered
the White House, state and national political campaigns, and various
facets of U.S. domestic and economic policy. He was a 2007 National
Press Foundation fellow in the Retirement Issue on the 21st Century
program.
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About AARP
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with a membership of
nearly 38 million, that helps people turn their goals and dreams into
real possibilities, strengthens communities and fights for the issues
that matter most to families such as healthcare, employment and income
security, retirement planning, affordable utilities and protection from
financial abuse. We advocate for individuals in the marketplace by
selecting products and services of high quality and value to carry the
AARP name as well as help our members obtain discounts on a wide range
of products, travel, and services. A trusted source for lifestyle tips,
news and educational information, AARP produces AARP The Magazine,
the world's largest circulation magazine; AARP Bulletin; www.aarp.org;
AARP TV & Radio; AARP Books; and AARP en Español, a Spanish-language
website addressing the interests and needs of Hispanics. AARP does not
endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to political
campaigns or candidates. The AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity
that provides security, protection, and empowerment to older persons in
need with support from thousands of volunteers, donors, and sponsors.
AARP has staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia,
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Contact the publicist:
Chantal Kowalski
Senior Publicist - Technology
ckowalski@wiley.com
317-572-3492