5 little-known facts about Social Security1 of 7Most Americans watch their money go into the Social Security trust fund in the form of payroll deductions as soon as they begin working, when retirement seems a long way off. As a result, many go through their working lives without giving it much thought.Here are a few facts everyone should know about Social Security benefits before making any decisions about retirement. Related Articles:Finding retirement incomeFixed income alternativesStrategies for investorsBoomers' IRA dilemmaRelated Links:Retirement plan trendsLeaving money to heirsRoth 401(k) vs. Roth IRAThe pension dilemma advertisement
Most Americans watch their money go into the Social Security trust fund in the form of payroll deductions as soon as they begin working, when retirement seems a long way off. As a result, many go through their working lives without giving it much thought.
Here are a few facts everyone should know about Social Security benefits before making any decisions about retirement.
