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.
The year you reach your full retirement age, a new formula kicks in. From January of that year until your birthday, you can earn up to $36,120 without penalty, above which your Social Security check is reduced by about 33 cents for every dollar earned.