The Social Security Administration’s 2025 booklet, Understanding the Benefits, provides an easy-to-follow overview of how Social Security works and what it can mean for you and your family. Inside, you’ll find information on retirement, disability, and survivor benefits, how your earnings affect your payments and important details about Medicare coverage.
Whether you’re still working, preparing to retire or helping a loved one navigate their benefits, this guide is a valuable reference. View this Social Security guide on the Social Security Administration website or we’ve made it available for download here, so you can better understand the role Social Security plays in your financial future.