Glossary

General glossary of terms

Retirement Benefits
Social Security benefits you receive that are based on your own covered earnings record.
Mon, 28 Mar, 2022 at 4:37 PM
Spousal Benefits
Social Security benefits you receive that are based on your spouse's covered earnings record. These can also be based on a divorced spouse's covered...
Mon, 28 Mar, 2022 at 4:39 PM
Today's Dollars
When a future value is provided in Today's Dollars it means the effect of inflation has been taken into account. For example, $10,000 Today's Dollar...
Sun, 24 Dec, 2023 at 9:00 AM
Widow(er)'s Benefits
Social Security survivor benefits you receive that are based on a deceased spouse's covered earnings record. These can also be based on a divorced decea...
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