German armies used the Skull & Cross bones many times. In the image above we see the Totenkopf, a German word for the deathmanÂ´s head. This is an old symbol of momenti mori. It consists usually of the skull and the mandible of the human skeleton.
You generally need to work for 10 years to qualify for benefits (unless youâre receiving benefits through a spouse -- see How Spouses Can Maximize Social Security Benefits for more information). The maximum earnings that count toward your benefit are $118,500 in 2015.
Garnishments If you owe back taxes, the IRS can garnish up to 15% of your Social Security check to begin paying them. Likewise, if you're late on a student loan payment -- either one for your own education or one you cosigned on -- that could cost you a garnishment of up to 15% of your Social Security check as well.ubtract the $104.90 Part B and a $183 supplemental premium from a typical Social Security benefit, and the check shrinks substantially to $1,013.94. That's before considering the possibility of any taxes or garnishments. If you can live on that net monthly benefit in your retirement, more power to you.