In Social Security Made Simple, you will learn how your Social Security retirement benefits, spousal benefits, and widow/widower benefits are calculated. It also discusses the benefits you will receive if you have a government pension or if you continue working while claiming Social Security. In addition, this book tackles the taxation process of these benefits and how this affects retirement tax planning. You will also discover whether you're getting the full benefit you deserve by checking your earnings record on the Social Security Administration's website.