For some households, it makes sense for a worker to start reduced retirement benefits early in order to permit other family members to immediately start collecting Social Security benefits on the workerâs earnings record.
Social Security is a key source of financial support, and keeping track of the changes that happen with the program each year is crucial in order to plan your financial future. Keep these facts in mind, and you'll be better prepared to hit the ground running in 2018.
United States Social Security Death Index. The Social Security Death Index (SSDI) is generated from the U. S. Social Security Administration's Death Master File and it is used by the Social Security Administration for coordinating benefits.