When Are You Eligible For Social Security? - AARP
Oct 10, 2018 · You qualify for Social Security by compiling credits when you pay Social Security taxes on your earnings. You can earn up to four credits per year. Workers qualify for Social …
Social Security Calculator: Estimate Your Benefits - AARP
Nov 21, 2024 · This calculator estimates your monthly Social Security retirement benefits based on your earnings history and the age when you start to claim benefits.
Social Security Customer Service - AARP
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.
Understanding Social Security Retirement Benefits - AARP
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.
How Social Security COLA May Increase 2026 Benefits - AARP
4 days ago · “ Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for 75 million Americans will be adjusted per the 2026 COLA, beginning January 1, 2026, without any delay …
Collecting Social Security at 62 vs 67 vs 70 - AARP
Oct 6, 2025 · Collecting Social Security Benefits at 62 vs. 67 vs. 70 How to receive your highest monthly benefit, and when it makes sense to start collecting early By Phil Pruitt,
How to Set Up an Online Social Security Account - AARP
Apr 11, 2025 · As the Social Security Administration stops sending paper account statements you should open a My Social Security online account to manage benefits.
Shutdown May Postpone 2026 Cost of Living Announcement - AARP
Oct 1, 2025 · The change takes effect in January 2026. Read more about the Social Security COLA for 2026. The ongoing government shutdown will delay the highly anticipated …
2025 Social Security COLA Benefit Increases by 2.5% - AARP
Oct 10, 2024 · Social Security beneficiaries will get a 2.5 percent increase in their monthly payments next year, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced Oct. 10. The 2025 …
Can You Work and Still Collect Social Security? - AARP
Aug 12, 2025 · You can work and collect social security benefits, but the amount you receive will depend on whether you’ve reached your full retirement age.