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.
For example, if you qualify for the maximum $2,788 in 2018, youâll receive 129.33% of that amount if you wait to claim benefits until the age of 70. This will give you $3,605 each month. While itâs easy to get fixated on maximizing your Social Security check, you need to make sure to not only consider payment when reviewing your retirement options.