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Approaching retirement age? Learn about your eligibility for Social Security benefits, how much you can expect to get, when and how to file for Social Security, how to appeal a denied Social Security claim and more.

Learn about the different types of Social Security benefits and how they're paid, including retirement, disability, dependents, and survivors benefits.

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If you're like most Americans, Social Security is a key part of your retirement plans, so you want it to be there when you retire.

Should you claim Social Security benefits at early retirement age, full retirement age, or later? Learn the pros and cons of each option.

Married couples can sometimes able to strategize the timing of their Social Security retirement benefits to get higher benefits for one or both spouses.

Until you reach full retirement age, working while receiving early retirement benefits may reduce your Social Security retirement benefits.

Learn about the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset, which were eliminated in 2024.

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