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Start the Social Security Benefits Flowing

When you do it can help you make the most of your benefits

Navigate the Medicare and Social Security Maze

Here's how to unravel the complicated programs

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Over 58 million Americans receive Social Security. Tell Congress to protect your heard-earned benefits

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What Will Your Social Security Benefit Be?

How Social Security calculates how much you'll receive each month

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Women and Social Security

Longer lives, lower pay makes benefits important

10 Things To Know About Social Security

Learn about benefits, eligibility, how to apply and more

Social Security Benefits and the IRS

Taxable? Maybe — it depends on your other income

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A Tale of Two Brothers: It Pays to Wait

Did you know that waiting even a year or two to claim your benefits can make a big difference in monthly benefits for the rest of your life?

Jean Chatzky on Social Security

AARP financial ambassador Jean Chatzky suggests waiting to claim Social Security benefits so your monthly check will be higher

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Got Social Security Questions?

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Social Security For Dummies

Get expert advice for ensuring you're receiving your maximum benefits

Quiz: Are You Savvy About Social Security?

Think you know Social Security? Test your smarts on this great American retirement program


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