<p>For most Americans, Social Security is their largest financial asset, worth hundreds of thousands of dollars and indexed against inflation. But it is estimated that Americans lose $10 billion a year in unclaimed benefits. This is money that has been earned, that they are entitled to, and is lost forever. It can total tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars for an individual over the course of their retirement.</p><p>This book sifts through the blizzard of information available from the SSA to provide the answers that will help you maximize your benefits.<br></p>