This online workshop will walk you through the steps required to have a firm understanding about Social Security and how to approach claiming benefits for your household. We will discuss how Social Security benefits are calculated and how to factor in issues such a spousal and survivor benefit for couples, dependent benefits, and benefits for divorcees. We will also look at the earnings test, the windfall elimination provision and government pension offset for those spending a portion of their careers outside of the Social Security system, and cases where benefits may be suspended.