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.
Benefit calculators available at SSA.gov estimate that your Social Security payout would be a little less than $1,200 if you opted in as soon as possible. However, if you wait until your full retirement age of 66, your check increases to over $1,600 monthly.