New Book Unlocks Mysteries of Social Security, Medicare

Nov. 28, 2010 - PRLog -- A new book unlocks the mysteries of Social Security and Medicare, just in time to help millions of Baby Boomers struggling with narrowing retirement choices.

SOCIAL SECURITY: THE INSIDE STORY, 2011 EDITION is the most up-to-date, comprehensive, and readable guide to Social Security and Medicare.  The Inside Story series was started in 1993 by Seattle author Andy Landis, a former Social Security representative, to provide readers with a clearer and deeper understanding of the popular programs.

“Everyone has to buy Social Security and Medicare, but hardly anyone knows what they bought,” said Landis.  “This book gives answers about what benefits are available, how to get the most, and what’s in store for future generations.  The aim is to empower the reader with tools and knowledge.”

Chapters cover the core benefits of retirement, family, survivor, and disability payments, plus Medicare. Other chapters examine Social Security annual statements and calculators, how to file a claim easily, how to maximize Social Security payments, and sustainability of the program.  Tables, charts, and illustrations appear throughout to clarify complex provisions.  The text is liberally sprinkled with “Tips for Results,” “Reform Notes,” and “Inside Stories” revealing how the Social Security Administration actually operates.  

“The entire book is updated and expanded beyond previous editions,” said Landis. “For example, the chapter on maximizing Social Security is completely new.  People are looking to squeeze every dollar from their benefits in these tough times.”

The book contains reference aides including a table of contents, an index, a glossary, weblinks to outside resources, and appendices detailing particular provisions.  These features make the book a valuable reference for financial advisors, human resources professionals, employee benefits specialists, and others who need to know how Social Security works, as well as Boomers and younger workers.  

SOCIAL SECURITY: THE INSIDE STORY, 2011 EDITION is available from Amazon.com in print. E-book formats are forthcoming.

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Thinking Retirement provides books, education, and coaching for the abundant retirement. Andy Landis, owner, is a nationally-known author, speaker, and consultant specializing in retirement lifestyle planning and U.S. Social Security.