Social Security Retirement Benefits
Whether you’re a retired worker or you’re just starting to think about retiring, you’ll need to consider the social security retirement benefits you’ll receive. Here are some tips to help you decide what benefits you should expect.
Calculating your PIA
PIA or the Primary Insurance Amount is an important element in the calculation of retirement annuities. It is the basic benefit that you will receive if you are eligible for Social Security retirement benefits. The amount of your PIA is calculated by applying the Social Security Act formulas to your earnings. There are many formulas, but the two most common are the Average Indexed Monthly Earnings and the Special Minimum PIA formula.
The Social Security benefits formula is based on average monthly earnings during 35 years of highest earnings. The benefits are adjusted for inflation each year by the consumer price index. Benefits also increase after you retire. PIA increases …
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