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.
But what about Social Security? According to the Social Security website, the average monthly payment is $1,237, or an annual payment of $14,844. Put both investment and Social Security income together, and you get $16,619 today, $17,416 in 10 years, plus Social Security cost-of-living adjustments.