Social Security Calculator

Estimate your benefits based on yours and your spouse's income to help you discover when to apply

‘Social Security For Dummies’

AARP's popular reference book to ensure you're receiving maximum benefits is in its 4th edition

Tell Congress Your Views

Social Security and Inflation

Americans worry about making ends meet, according to a survey of more than 1,000 adults 50 and older

Upcoming Webinar

Join AARP Oct. 12 to learn how taxes affect your Social Security benefits

Live Seminars Online

Want some help to plan for your retirement? Find a convenient time to attend and sign up

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

SURVIVORS

Social Security can be a safeguard to young families when a loved one dies

SPOUSE & CHILDREN

Make your benefits work for your better half and your family that relies on you

DISABILITY

The options when you're unable to work or have a severe medical condition

WORK & TAXES

Understand how earnings, pensions and taxes affect what you receive monthly

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

Social Security COLA: How Much Will Benefits Increase?

Next year’s boost likely to be around 3%, analysts say

Can Social Security Whip Inflation?

Cost-of-living adjustments keep up over long term

Social Security Claiming Strategies for Couples

Maximizing monthly benefits comes down to planning

Experience Counts Newsletter

Discover inspirational stories of fellow Americans

Videos on Social Security

More than 3 dozen videos to answer your questions

The Fight to Protect Social Security

The program's solvency must be ensured

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