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How Much Does Early Retirement Reduce Benefits?

Taking early retirement can reduce your Social Security benefits. Know these facts before making your decision More

Article | May 1, 2013

When Should I Start Benefits?

Every person can have a different "best age" for starting benefits. Here's how to decide the right time for you More

Article | April 24, 2013

Will a Layoff Reduce My Benefits?

Social Security benefit payments are tied to average lifetime earnings over the 35 years in which you earned the most More

Article | April 22, 2013

If Benefits Are Withheld, Do You Get Them Back?

When Social Security benefits are withheld, you may have the right to get them back when you reach full retirement age More

Article | April 10, 2013

Can Taxes Be Withheld From My Benefits?

...From My SS Benefits? - AARP AARP Home...Benefits? Yes, but only if you request it by Stan Hinden , AARP , March 14... More

Article | April 9, 2013

Can I Receive Benefits From Two Countries?

...totalization" agreement allows people who have led cross-border lives to collect benefits More

Article | March 19, 2013

Will Getting a Pension Lower Your Benefit?

Will getting a pension lower your Social Security benefit? A corporate pension or any other form of retirement income won't affect your benefits More

Article | October 1, 2012

Will Years I Don't Work Lower My Social Security Benefit?

...for a certain amount of time reduce Social Security benefits? Stan Hinden explains the situation More

Article | September 27, 2012

How Far in Advance Should I Apply for Social Security Benefits?

When should you apply for Social Security benefits? The Social Security Administration recommends that you apply three months before you'd like the first payment... More

Article | August 31, 2012

Should I Take My Social Security Benefits at 62?

What are the consequences for taking your Social Security benefit at age 62? Before you decide when to take Social Security, you should consider factors... More

Article | August 31, 2012