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1 What are the tax, benefit and earning (COLA) amounts for 2009?
2 How can I calculate my own retirement benefit estimates?
3 How are my retirement benefits calculated?
4 What is the maximum Social Security retirement benefit?
5 Can I receive my own benefits at age 62, then a full spouse's benefits at full retirement age?
6 How can I get an estimate of my Social Security benefits?
7 What are the benefit amounts a husband or wife may be entitled to receive?
8 Will a combined husband and wife's benefits be reduced because of marriage?
9 How many credits do I need to receive benefits?
10 I have never worked but my spouse has. What will my benefits be?
11 If I collect a wife's benefit, does that reduce the benefit of my husband?
12 How do I request proof of my benefit amount?
13 How do I earn a Social Security credit?
14 How will my military retirement affect my Social security benefits?
15 Once the maximum is reached, will some family members stop getting benefits?
16 Can Social Security benefits be garnished, levied or otherwise withheld by the Federal government?
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