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.
Your employer takes 6.2 percent out of your paycheck for Social Security and 1.45 percent for Medicare, for a total of 7.65 percent of any income you make in 2013. Social Security's limit for 2013 is $113,700: Income in excess of $113,700 from one employer in that tax year should not have Social Security taken out of your check. Medicare taxes are 1.45 percent for any amount you make, with no ceiling or limitation.