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.
Increased payments to Social Security recipients begin January 1, 2015, while increased payments to SSI recipients will show up in their December 31, 2014 check. The new SSI federal base amount is $733 per month for an individual and $1,100 per month for a couple.