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Social Security Decisions: Timing, Options and Outcomes

Social Security Webinar 2026

The decision on when to start claiming Social Security can affect your income for the rest of your life. Join AARP for a free live webinar where Social Security experts will explain your options and answer questions during the live Q&A portion of the session.

We’ll discuss:

  • When you may be eligible to start receiving Social Security
  • How claiming earlier or later can affect your payments
  • What to know about spousal, ex-spousal and survivor payments
  • How working while claiming can impact your payments
  • What you can do with a my Social Security account

You’ll also see how the Ask AARP tool can help you get quick answers to common Social Security questions and request personalized responses from experts within a few days. 

Register Today and Get a Free Bonus Resource

When you register, you’ll receive AARP’s Social Security Takeaway—a practical guide with key information and action steps so you can keep learning after the webinar ends.

Choose the Session That Works for You

Space is limited for each session to help make the experience more interactive. Reserve your spot now and take the next step toward making Social Security decisions with greater confidence.

If the event you select is closed, please return to this page and select from the available options. 

Monday, September 14: 1:00 PM-2:30 PM ET
Social Security Webinar 2026

Wednesday, September 16: 8:00 PM-9:30 PM ET
Social Security Webinar 2026

Saturday, September 19: 3:00 PM-4:30 PM ET
Social Security Webinar 2026

Sunday, September 20: 2:00 PM-3:30 PM ET
Social Security Webinar 2026

Tuesday, September 22: 11:00 AM-12:30 PM ET
Social Security Webinar 2026

Thursday, September 24: 7:00 PM-8:30 PM ET
Social Security Webinar 2026

Our Guest Speaker Steven Richardson

Stephen Richardson is a retired Regional Communications Director (2016-2021) and Deputy Regional Communications Director (1998-2016) for the Social Security Administration (SSA) of New England. He began his career with SSA as a claims representative and worked in several different management and staff positions in the Boston area. He also served as a Capitol Hill Fellow and Professional Budget Analyst for the Senate Budget Committee in Washington D.C

Stephen Richardson Headshot

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