This site outlines select topics on the Social Security web site and allows you to go directly to them.
At the bottom there are excellent articles on Social Security benefits including when you should claim your benefits.
Social Security Online Home Page
The home page lists numerous resources available, Social Security News and information on the Social Security Administration.
Summary of Social Security Online Claims and Services
See If You Qualify for Social Security Benefits
This is their B.E.S.T site, a screening tool to find out if you could be eligible for benefits from any of the programs Social Security administers
Calculate Your Social Security Benefits
Use this site to calculate your potential benefits using different retirement dates and levels of future earnings.
It will also show disability and survivor benefit amounts.
When Should I Take My Social Security Benefit
AARP
October 2007
Social Security online benefits application
Social Security Benefits Publications
Over 100 key Social Security publications including those listed below:
Request an Earning Statement
You can send a request by internet or download a paper version of the request form.
Social Security Retirement Planner
Report a Death
You can report the death to a Social Security representative by calling 1-800-772-12113. Click the link for other survivor information.
Find the Nearest Social Security Office
Just enter your zip code to find the closest office.
It also tells you how to obtain support if you live outside the country.
Benefits for People with Disabilities
The Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability programs are the largest of several Federal programs that provide assistance to people with disabilities
Obtain a New or Replacement Social Security Card
How to get a:
How to Report a Lost or Stolen Social Security Card
Identify theft and your Social Security Number
What to do when someone else uses your Social Security Number
Social Security Information in Other Languages
Social Security Articles
‘Social Security’ Disability Cases Last Far Longer As Backlog Rises
The New York Times
(Free one time registration required)
December 10, 2007
A Baby Boomers Guide to Social Security
The Wall Street Journal
November 17, 2007
The National Committee to Protect Social Security and Medicare
A Washington advocacy group
Ask questions and check archives for earlier Social Security questions and answers.
Social Security Benefits Handbook Online
Easy explanation of social security benefits rules in layman’s language.
From Stanley A. Tomkiel the author.
When Should Your Spouse Claim Social Security Retirement
YahooFinance
October 31, 2007
Social Security ‘Service’ Melt Down
Service may be SS No. 1 problem
