Can Social Security Whip Inflation?
Cost-of-living increase lagging now, but may fare better in the future
2022 Holiday Schedule When Social Security Offices are Closed
Some services are always available online
Social Security Glossary of Terms
From A to Z, frequently used names of benefits, policies and procedures
Trustee Report: Outlook Improves for Social Security, Medicare
Action still needed by Congress to shore up finances long term
Social Security Q&A Tool
Find the answers to your Social Security questions such as when to claim, how to maximize your retirement benefits and more.
AARP Advocacy Gets Results for Social Security Recipients
CEO on ensuring tax filing not needed for stimulus
NAVIGATING SSA
How to apply for Social Security and tips on steering through the maze of rules and paperwork
Ask the AARP Experts
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More on Social Security
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Managing Your Social Security Benefits Online
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- Creating a my Social Security account
- Getting a copy of your SSA-1099 form
- Opting out of mailed notices, receive updates online and change your address
- How to print a benefit verification letter
- Where to get additional help
TOOLS & RESOURCES
Estimate your pre-retirement earnings and when you can collect benefits
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Working While Collecting Social Security
See how benefits are impacted and how reduced benefits may be recouped
