Social Security Benefits Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT a benefit provided by Social Security (OASDI)?

  • Disability benefit
  • Survivor benefit
  • Retirement benefit
  • Healthcare benefit (correct)

What percentage of an employee's wages is set aside for Social Security payroll taxes?

  • 3.1%
  • 6.2% (correct)
  • 9.3%
  • 12.4%

At what age can you retire early and take a reduced benefit?

  • 62 (correct)
  • 67
  • 70
  • 65

Which of the following is true about taking an early Social Security benefit and continuing to work?

<p>You might have to pay back some of your Social Security to the government (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security in 2021?

<p>5.9% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the spousal benefit work?

<p>The spouse can claim a benefit equal to half of the other spouse's benefit (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the Social Security benefit calculation?

<p>The benefit is larger for lower earners compared to higher earners. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the full retirement age for individuals born in 1960 or later?

<p>67 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of an employee's wages is set aside for Social Security payroll taxes?

<p>12.4% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the cost-of-living adjustments for Social Security?

<p>The cost-of-living adjustment for 2021 was 5.9% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the spousal benefit rule for Social Security?

<p>If the spouse's benefit is lower than the other spouse's, they can claim a spousal benefit equal to half of the lower benefit (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the spousal benefit if one spouse dies?

<p>The surviving spouse receives the full benefit of the deceased spouse (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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