RETIREMENT

Tools

Retirement Calculator

How soon can you retire? Find out, and start planning.

Social Security Calculator

Use this calculator to help you estimate your Social Security benefits.

AARP Programs

AARP Tax-Aide

The nation's largest, volunteer-run tax counseling and preparation service.

Money Management

Money Management helps low-income seniors write checks, balance their checkbooks, create a monthly budget, or keep track of financial papers.

Divided We Fail

Find out what AARP and others are doing to solve America's financial security challenges—including cutting through partisan gridlock on Capitol Hill.

Retirement Made Simpler

Three trusted organizations help you help your employees retire with confidence. Learn how to automate your 401(k) step-by-step.

By Stan Hinden

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If you're thinking about taking your Social Security benefits at age 62, think again. Make sure to review the advantages of waiting until 66, or even 70.


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Protecting Your Nest Egg

By Carole Fleck

Five financial advisers offer tips for folks in their 50s, 60s, and 70s. See which strategy is right for you.

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Reluctant Retirees

From Prime Time Radio

Boomers are finally reaching retirement age; but apparently, they are not antsy to retire. This AARP Radio feature explains why.

From the Online Community

Group: Retirement Possibilities

Group: Retirement Possibilities
Share your stories on retirement and how you are spending it.
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Group: The Retired and the Restless

Group: Retired and Restless
Do you find yourself yearning to work again?
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Are You Overconfident About Retirement?

By Paul Magnusson

According to a recent poll, 75 percent of workers say they are "very confident" or "somewhat confident"  that they will live comfortably in retirement.

Don't Do What I Did

By Stan Hinden

A financial reporter at The Washington Post unprepared for retirement? That's right. You can't be too busy to plan.

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