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  1. A Guide To Applying For Social Security Benefits - AARP

    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.

  2. When to Apply for Social Security - AARP

    Apr 16, 2025 · Make an informed decision about when to apply for Social Security benefits. Learn the factors that can affect your choice and find the best time for you.

  3. Collecting Social Security at 62 vs 67 vs 70 - AARP

    Oct 6, 2025 · What’s the earliest you can start Social Security? The earliest you can start retirement benefits is age 62. Your payments would begin in your first full month as a 62-year …

  4. When to Apply for Social Security to Start Benefits at 62 - AARP

    Oct 10, 2018 · The earliest you can apply for Social Security retirement benefits is four months before the month you want your benefits to start, and the earliest your benefits can start is …

  5. 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.

  6. Are You Eligible for Social Security Benefits? - AARP

    Apr 16, 2025 · Earning Social Security benefits depends on several factors including how long you worked, your age, and how you pay taxes. Find out if you are eligible.

  7. Social Security Married and Divorced Spousal Benefits - AARP

    Apr 16, 2025 · Learn the rules of Social Security Spousal benefits and how to maximize your monthly payments based on your spouse's or ex-spouse’s earnings.

  8. When Can You Start Collecting Social Security? - AARP

    Oct 10, 2018 · The earliest you can start receiving retirement benefits is age 62. The soonest you can apply is when you reach 61 years and 9 months of age.

  9. Can You Work and Still Collect Social Security? - AARP

    Aug 12, 2025 · Working and getting a Social Security retirement benefit every month sounds like a great idea, right? Maybe not. If you apply for Social Security before reaching full retirement …

  10. Can you switch from Social Security retirement benefits to ... - AARP

    Nov 16, 2018 · Yes. If you suffer a disability after filing early for retirement benefits, you may be able to change to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Similarly, if you retire early but …