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Speak Up for Social Security!

You’ve worked hard and paid into Social Security with every paycheck your entire working life. Join us in sending a loud and clear message to lawmakers: Social Security must be protected!

5 Ways AARP Is Fighting to Protect Social Security Right Now

Nearly 69 million Americans currently receive benefits from SSA, and 183 million workers pay into the program. From mobilizing our members to opposing harmful customer-service cuts, here’s how AARP is fighting to protect Social Security.

The Future of Social Security

While worry about the program is hardly new, the skeptics do have a point. Social Security’s finances are unquestionably on shaky ground, with the program annually paying out more in benefits than it collects in revenue.

Social Security Delays Plan to End Benefit Applications by Phone

In the face of opposition from AARP and older Americans, the SSA is delaying a plan to end applications for most types of benefits by phone and exempting people with disabilities from the new rules when they do go into effect.

How Much Do You Know About Social Security’s Finances — and Future?

Is the program really ‘going broke’? Test your knowledge of how benefits are funded and paid — and earn AARP Rewards points in the process.

10 Social Security Myths That Refuse to Die

Given Social Security's importance, concerns about its current and future state are understandable and widespread. Some of those worries have given rise to misconceptions about how it is funded and how it works.

7 Things to Know About Social Security and Taxes

While your overall income primarily determines whether you owe taxes on your benefits and how much, some portion of Social Security income may be taxable for some beneficiaries.

Social Security Survivor Benefits: 10 Things Spouses Need to Know

Social Security survivor benefits provide millions of Americans with crucial financial protection in the aftermath of loss. Take a look at 10 key things spouses should know.

AARP Social Security Calculator

This calculator guides you in making smart choices that can help you maximize your Social Security benefits, from when to apply to how much you'll get. Try it today and earn AARP Rewards.