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Nov 19, 2025 · All you need for on-demand access to Social Security information and services is a computer, smartphone or tablet. If you don’t have one, ask a trusted friend or relative with secure …

Nov 19, 2025 · My Social Security is an online service provided by the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows you to review your earnings history, check current or future benefits, and access …

Apr 11, 2025 · Nearly 69 million Americans rely on a Social Security payment. We outlined answers to frequently asked questions about what it is and how it works.

Apr 11, 2025 · A quick and easy guide for how to apply for Social Security retirement, spousal and disability benefits as well as for Medicare.

Apr 16, 2025 · The basics of social security retirement benefits, including how benefits work, how payments are calculated and awarded, and what you need to apply.

Aug 29, 2025 · Social Security offers most routine services online or by phone, including applying for benefits and filing appeals. Here’s what to know.

Dive into the key factors that shape your Social Security benefits as you prepare for retirement, from early-filing penalties to cost-of-living adjustments.

Nov 26, 2025 · Whether you want to estimate SSI payments, learn how to apply for disability insurance or calculate taxes on Social Security benefits, AARP can help.

Learn the basics of Social Security and retirement, when to claim, working while collecting, taxes, and health insurance. Maximize your benefits with AARP.