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.
Does what my spouse makes affect the earnings limit for my benefits?
It you claim retirement benefits early, Social Security considers your work income in calculating your payment — but not your spouse's earnings.
Social Security Webinar
Why It Pays to Wait
Date: Thursday, June 27, 2019
Time: 7:00-7:45 p.m. ET
Could waiting to claim Social Security increase your monthly check? Find out more about this issue at AARP’s second in a series of free webinars.
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NAVIGATING SSA
How to apply for Social Security and tips on steering through the maze of rules and paperwork
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