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RETIREMENT
Social Security Calculator
Estimate your benefits based on yours and your spouse's income to help you discover when to apply
AARP BOOKS
‘Social Security For Dummies’
AARP's popular reference book to ensure you're receiving maximum benefits is in its 4th edition
AARP RESEARCH
Social Security and Inflation
Americans worry about making ends meet, according to a survey of more than 1,000 adults 50 and older
AARP PROGRAMS
On-Demand Webinars
Streaming video sessions are always ready to watch any time that works for your schedule
AARP VIRTUAL COMMUNITY CENTER
Live Seminars Online
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Your Social Security Questions Answered Click on the topics below to see a list
ELIGIBILITY
Who qualifies for a retirement, disability, spouse, children or survivor benefits — and when to apply
BENEFITS
Learn how your payment is calculated, the financial advantage of waiting to collect, what's right for you
NAVIGATING SSA
How to apply for Social Security and tips on steering through the maze of rules and paperwork
DIVORCE
Married to your former spouse for at least 10 years? You may be entitled to benefits based on those wages
Social Security Q&A Tool
Find answers to your questions on when to claim, how to maximize your Social Security, whether you can mix work and retirement and more.
Other Popular Questions
Social Security and Taxes
Which States Tax Your Social Security Payments?
12 states levy some taxes on Social Security benefits
7 Things to Know About Social Security and Taxes
Overall income primarily determines whether you owe
You Can Reduce Taxes on Your Social Security Benefits
Moves to lower taxable income can limit the IRS bite
Connect With Us
Videos on Social Security
More than 3 dozen videos to answer your questions
The Future of Social Security
Most Oppose Cuts to Social Security Payments, Poll Shows
AARP backs efforts to reduce the bite on benefits
Trustees Project Trust Fund Shortfall Starting in 2034
Forecast moves up date when benefits face 20% cut
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