Social Security: The Inside Story

by Andy Landis

Book Overview

New material in this revised and updated edition of an acclaimed guide reflects recent changes in Social Security law and procedures. The author cuts through some of the more complex issues people... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1560524529
• ISBN13: 9781560524526
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Crisp Learning
• Length: 253 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.1" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

A Perfect "Layman's" Guide To Social Security

This book provides a very thorough, yet practical explanation of social security in an easy to read format. This is a great guide for almost anyone wanting a better understanding of not only how the program works, but how it will work for them as an individual participant. However--as the author mentions--it should not be viewed as a technical reference for financial professionals.

Best explanation of Soc Sec I've ever seen in print.

I'm a retired Soc. Sec. claims rep and I rate this book as the best explanation of Social Security benefits I've ever seen. The writer's style is great and he has a nice, friendly approach. It's not an easy subject, but he explains things in a simple, understandable fashion.

Excellent. Easy to read. Much helpful information.

Mr. Landis has succeeded in making a very complicated subject comprehensible to the average reader. All my questions about how the system works were answered. I appreciated the fact that Mr. Landis was employed by the Social Security Administration for many years and was able to give an insider's account of procedures and benefits. Many thanks for this very helpful book!

Still the best Social Security book I've found! Read on...

OK, I'm the author and I'm biased. But the other Social Security books out there still seem to be either very poor-quality consumer guides (out of date, inaccurate, or jargon), or the "Social Security is a rip-off and it will crash in a few years" type. My guiding principles in creating this book: --accuracy (gained from many years working at SSA), --plain English, and --lots of concrete examples. There are a few areas where the book has become obsolete: --All the payment figures have increased with inflation. --The 1.45% payroll tax on Medicare no longer has an an earnings cap--it applies to all earnings, no matter how high. --The amount of Social Security benefits included in your taxable income has increased from 50% to 85% for high- income retirees. Otherwise the book is still current. (OK, it's time for a new edition, which I'll complete one of these days!) I invite readers to contact me with individual questions or comments. Happy reading!