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.
You can earn up to $37,680 without losing any of your benefits, according to the Social Security Administration. But if you earn more, the Social Security Administration will seize $1 of your check for every $3 you earn beyond that income limit. So if you earned $45,000 in a year and weren't full retirement age, then you will likely lose $2,440 in benefits.