Social Security 101: Understanding Your Benefits
Thursday, Nov 21, 2024From 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EST
Zoom
Online Event
Contact:
AARP MA
Email:
maaarp@aarp.org
This event is part of AARP's Nationwide Virtual Community Center.
If you would like to have a better sense of when and how to apply for your Social Security benefits, this virtual workshop can help.
About the Event
This discussion will focus on the decisions you will be making about the best time to collect Social Security benefits and what implications those choices may have on your finances. Topics to be addressed include:
- How to estimate what your monthly Social Security payments will be
- How to apply for your Social Security benefits
- What may affect the size of your Social Security payments, such as your marital status, years in the workforce and when you opt to claim benefits
The goal is to help you build confidence in your ability to make decisions about Social Security that are right for you.
How to Join
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- As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits
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Warning (2): include() [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: Failed opening '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html' for inclusion (include_path='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib:.:/usr/share/pear:/usr/share/php') [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 242]Code Context<?php // if (!$nowrapper) (Globals::$language == 'es') ? include(APP . "/Resource/aarpe_footer_es.html") : include(APP . "/Resource/aarpe_footer.html"); ?><?php if (!$nowrapper): // MLW - Spanish wrappers TBDinclude (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box cvent-view vcc-item vcc-view mb-4"> <header> <h1 class="article-headline d-flex" style="align-items: center;"> Social Security 101: Understanding Your Benefits </h1> <hr /> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 left mb-3"> <div class="date"> <span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Thursday, Nov 21, 2024<br>From 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EST </div> <p> <div><b> Zoom </b></div> <div> </div> <div><b>Online Event</b></div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP MA </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:maaarp@aarp.org"> maaarp@aarp.org </a></div> <div> <i class="list-icon icon-A-logo" aria-hidden="true" style="font-size: 14px;margin-left: -2px;"></i> This event is part of AARP's Nationwide <a href="/virtual-community-center/?intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-VCC-061223" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-VCC">Virtual Community Center</a>. </div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/76a2fd63-9b5e-4064-baf4-2e777fb88604/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="76A2FD63-9B5E-4064-BAF4-2E777FB88604" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-SOCIAL_SECURITY_101_UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_BENEFITS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-style: italic;">If you would like to have a better sense of when and how to apply for your Social Security benefits, this virtual workshop can help.</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">About the Event</span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">This discussion will focus on the decisions you will be making about the best time to collect Social Security benefits and what implications those choices may have on your finances. Topics to be addressed include:</span> </p><ul class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-ul"><li><span style="color: windowtext;">How to estimate what your monthly Social Security payments will be</span> </li><li><span style="color: windowtext;">How to apply for your Social Security benefits </span> </li><li><span style="color: windowtext;">What may affect the size of your</span> <span style="color: windowtext;">Social Security payments, such as your marital status, years in the workforce and when you opt to claim benefits</span> </li></ul><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">The goal is to help you build confidence in your ability to make decisions about Social Security that are right for you.</span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join</span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for </span><a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self"><span style="color: windowtext;">events</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;">. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before the session.</span> </p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/76a2fd63-9b5e-4064-baf4-2e777fb88604/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="76A2FD63-9B5E-4064-BAF4-2E777FB88604" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-SOCIAL_SECURITY_101_UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_BENEFITS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/SSN2LQ49J74?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676a2c4f6bb8c-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676a2c4f6bb8c-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-nm-tax-time-get-updated-information-on-2025-taxes-and-ask-questions-las-cruces-nm-01152025-v7nsxyq9rmm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-TAX-PREPARATION-SEMINAR" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-nm-tax-time-get-updated-information-on-2025-taxes-and-ask-questions-las-cruces-nm-01152025-v7nsxyq9rmm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-TAX-PREPARATION-SEMINAR">Tax Preparation Seminar</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">AARP TaxAide personnel will present tips on filing your 2024 Federal and NM State income taxes.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. MST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: Peace Lutheran Church, Las Cruces, NM </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-nm-fun-with-taxeslas-cruces-nm-01222025-gxnkd4tnfzr.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-INFORMATIVE-DISCUSSION-ON-2024-IRS-AND-NEW-MEXICO-TAXES" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-nm-fun-with-taxeslas-cruces-nm-01222025-gxnkd4tnfzr.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-INFORMATIVE-DISCUSSION-ON-2024-IRS-AND-NEW-MEXICO-TAXES">Informative discussion on 2024 IRS and New Mexico taxes</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">A certified volunteer with the popular AARP TaxAide program will present information on new IRS and New Mexico tax reporting, and answer your questions.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Jan 22, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. MST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: Branigan Library, Las Cruces, NM </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!-- aarp-events page <div class="card" style="box-shadow:none;"> <a data-formelementid="RDRCT-CSN-AARPLOCAL-MCVOL1-062422" data-categoryid="Local" title="Find community service opportunities you're passionate about." href="/guest/volunteering/?intcmp=RDRCT-CSN-AARPLOCAL-MCVOL1-062422"><img class="img-responsive volunteer" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/Volunteer_Ad_455x455.jpg" alt="Photo of volunteers painting a community mural" title="Photo of volunteers painting a community mural"></a> </div> --> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); 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Topics to be addressed include:</span> </p><ul class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-ul"><li><span style="color: windowtext;">How to estimate what your monthly Social Security payments will be</span> </li><li><span style="color: windowtext;">How to apply for your Social Security benefits </span> </li><li><span style="color: windowtext;">What may affect the size of your</span> <span style="color: windowtext;">Social Security payments, such as your marital status, years in the workforce and when you opt to claim benefits</span> </li></ul><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">The goal is to help you build confidence in your ability to make decisions about Social Security that are right for you.</span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join</span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for </span><a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self"><span style="color: windowtext;">events</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;">. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before the session.</span> </p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/76a2fd63-9b5e-4064-baf4-2e777fb88604/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="76A2FD63-9B5E-4064-BAF4-2E777FB88604" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-SOCIAL_SECURITY_101_UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_BENEFITS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/SSN2LQ49J74?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676a2c4f6bb8c-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676a2c4f6bb8c-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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</div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Tuesday, Jan 14, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-nm-tax-time-get-updated-information-on-2025-taxes-and-ask-questions-las-cruces-nm-01152025-v7nsxyq9rmm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-TAX-PREPARATION-SEMINAR" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-nm-tax-time-get-updated-information-on-2025-taxes-and-ask-questions-las-cruces-nm-01152025-v7nsxyq9rmm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-TAX-PREPARATION-SEMINAR">Tax Preparation Seminar</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">AARP TaxAide personnel will present tips on filing your 2024 Federal and NM State income taxes.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. MST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: Peace Lutheran Church, Las Cruces, NM </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-nm-fun-with-taxeslas-cruces-nm-01222025-gxnkd4tnfzr.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-INFORMATIVE-DISCUSSION-ON-2024-IRS-AND-NEW-MEXICO-TAXES" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-nm-fun-with-taxeslas-cruces-nm-01222025-gxnkd4tnfzr.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-INFORMATIVE-DISCUSSION-ON-2024-IRS-AND-NEW-MEXICO-TAXES">Informative discussion on 2024 IRS and New Mexico taxes</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">A certified volunteer with the popular AARP TaxAide program will present information on new IRS and New Mexico tax reporting, and answer your questions.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Jan 22, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. MST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: Branigan Library, Las Cruces, NM </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!-- aarp-events page <div class="card" style="box-shadow:none;"> <a 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Warning (2): include(/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html) [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 243]Code Context<?php if (!$nowrapper): // MLW - Spanish wrappers TBDinclude (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box cvent-view vcc-item vcc-view mb-4"> <header> <h1 class="article-headline d-flex" style="align-items: center;"> Social Security 101: Understanding Your Benefits </h1> <hr /> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 left mb-3"> <div class="date"> <span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Thursday, Nov 21, 2024<br>From 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EST </div> <p> <div><b> Zoom </b></div> <div> </div> <div><b>Online Event</b></div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP MA </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:maaarp@aarp.org"> maaarp@aarp.org </a></div> <div> <i class="list-icon icon-A-logo" aria-hidden="true" style="font-size: 14px;margin-left: -2px;"></i> This event is part of AARP's Nationwide <a href="/virtual-community-center/?intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-VCC-061223" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-VCC">Virtual Community Center</a>. </div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/76a2fd63-9b5e-4064-baf4-2e777fb88604/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="76A2FD63-9B5E-4064-BAF4-2E777FB88604" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-SOCIAL_SECURITY_101_UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_BENEFITS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-style: italic;">If you would like to have a better sense of when and how to apply for your Social Security benefits, this virtual workshop can help.</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">About the Event</span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">This discussion will focus on the decisions you will be making about the best time to collect Social Security benefits and what implications those choices may have on your finances. Topics to be addressed include:</span> </p><ul class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-ul"><li><span style="color: windowtext;">How to estimate what your monthly Social Security payments will be</span> </li><li><span style="color: windowtext;">How to apply for your Social Security benefits </span> </li><li><span style="color: windowtext;">What may affect the size of your</span> <span style="color: windowtext;">Social Security payments, such as your marital status, years in the workforce and when you opt to claim benefits</span> </li></ul><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">The goal is to help you build confidence in your ability to make decisions about Social Security that are right for you.</span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join</span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for </span><a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self"><span style="color: windowtext;">events</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;">. AARP membership is not required. 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design aarp-events"> <div class="vcc-index ar-listing module-spacer"> <h2>Other Events You May Like</h2> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-vt-jump-start-your-job-search-11425-tsnt3lhlm6q.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-JUMP-START-YOUR-JOB-SEARCH" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-vt-jump-start-your-job-search-11425-tsnt3lhlm6q.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-JUMP-START-YOUR-JOB-SEARCH">Jump Start Your Job Search</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Our virtual event on how to stand out from the crowd in a job search will help you become your own best cheerleader.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Tuesday, Jan 14, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-nm-tax-time-get-updated-information-on-2025-taxes-and-ask-questions-las-cruces-nm-01152025-v7nsxyq9rmm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-TAX-PREPARATION-SEMINAR" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-nm-tax-time-get-updated-information-on-2025-taxes-and-ask-questions-las-cruces-nm-01152025-v7nsxyq9rmm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-TAX-PREPARATION-SEMINAR">Tax Preparation Seminar</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">AARP TaxAide personnel will present tips on filing your 2024 Federal and NM State income taxes.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. MST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: Peace Lutheran Church, Las Cruces, NM </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-nm-fun-with-taxeslas-cruces-nm-01222025-gxnkd4tnfzr.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-INFORMATIVE-DISCUSSION-ON-2024-IRS-AND-NEW-MEXICO-TAXES" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-nm-fun-with-taxeslas-cruces-nm-01222025-gxnkd4tnfzr.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-INFORMATIVE-DISCUSSION-ON-2024-IRS-AND-NEW-MEXICO-TAXES">Informative discussion on 2024 IRS and New Mexico taxes</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">A certified volunteer with the popular AARP TaxAide program will present information on new IRS and New Mexico tax reporting, and answer your questions.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Jan 22, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. MST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: Branigan Library, Las Cruces, NM </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!-- aarp-events page <div class="card" style="box-shadow:none;"> <a data-formelementid="RDRCT-CSN-AARPLOCAL-MCVOL1-062422" data-categoryid="Local" title="Find community service opportunities you're passionate about." href="/guest/volunteering/?intcmp=RDRCT-CSN-AARPLOCAL-MCVOL1-062422"><img class="img-responsive volunteer" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/Volunteer_Ad_455x455.jpg" alt="Photo of volunteers painting a community mural" title="Photo of volunteers painting a community mural"></a> </div> --> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card d-none"> <a data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-VOLUNTEER" data-categoryid="Local" title="Find local events on the go with the free AARP Now App"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/guest/new-splash-01-740.jpg"></a> <p>Find local events on the go with the free AARP Now App</p> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ', 'scripts_for_layout' => '<title>Social Security 101: Understanding Your Benefits</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Social Security 101: Understanding Your Benefits"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="If you would like to have a better sense of when and how to apply for your Social Security benefits, this virtual workshop can help.About the Event This" name="description"/> <meta content="Social, Security, 101, Understanding, Your, Benefits" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://local.aarp.org/vcc-event/aarp-ma-social-security-101-112124-ssn2lq49j74.html" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/aarp-event/aarp-ma-social-security-101-112124-ssn2lq49j74.html"/> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image"/> <meta name="twitter:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/aarp-default-image-red.jpg"/> <meta property="og:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/aarp-default-image-red.jpg"/> <meta name="estimated_publish_date" id="metaPublishDate" content="2024-11-21"/> /*img.static-map {display:none;}*/ .cvent-view .main-image {display:none;}jQuery('img.static-map').attr('src', jQuery('img.static-map').attr('src')+'&key=AIzaSyCU5aZylcrTOLke9e3U0F2mXovlZ4bL8yk')', 'title_for_layout' => 'AARP Event Detail - AARP' ) $content_for_layout = '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box cvent-view vcc-item vcc-view mb-4"> <header> <h1 class="article-headline d-flex" style="align-items: center;"> Social Security 101: Understanding Your Benefits </h1> <hr /> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 left mb-3"> <div class="date"> <span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Thursday, Nov 21, 2024<br>From 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EST </div> <p> <div><b> Zoom </b></div> <div> </div> <div><b>Online Event</b></div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP MA </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:maaarp@aarp.org"> maaarp@aarp.org </a></div> <div> <i class="list-icon icon-A-logo" aria-hidden="true" style="font-size: 14px;margin-left: -2px;"></i> This event is part of AARP's Nationwide <a href="/virtual-community-center/?intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-VCC-061223" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-VCC">Virtual Community Center</a>. </div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/76a2fd63-9b5e-4064-baf4-2e777fb88604/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="76A2FD63-9B5E-4064-BAF4-2E777FB88604" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-SOCIAL_SECURITY_101_UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_BENEFITS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-style: italic;">If you would like to have a better sense of when and how to apply for your Social Security benefits, this virtual workshop can help.</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">About the Event</span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">This discussion will focus on the decisions you will be making about the best time to collect Social Security benefits and what implications those choices may have on your finances. Topics to be addressed include:</span> </p><ul class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-ul"><li><span style="color: windowtext;">How to estimate what your monthly Social Security payments will be</span> </li><li><span style="color: windowtext;">How to apply for your Social Security benefits </span> </li><li><span style="color: windowtext;">What may affect the size of your</span> <span style="color: windowtext;">Social Security payments, such as your marital status, years in the workforce and when you opt to claim benefits</span> </li></ul><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">The goal is to help you build confidence in your ability to make decisions about Social Security that are right for you.</span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join</span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for </span><a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self"><span style="color: windowtext;">events</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;">. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before the session.</span> </p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/76a2fd63-9b5e-4064-baf4-2e777fb88604/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="76A2FD63-9B5E-4064-BAF4-2E777FB88604" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-SOCIAL_SECURITY_101_UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_BENEFITS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/SSN2LQ49J74?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676a2c4f6bb8c-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676a2c4f6bb8c-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design aarp-events"> <div class="vcc-index ar-listing module-spacer"> <h2>Other Events You May Like</h2> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-vt-jump-start-your-job-search-11425-tsnt3lhlm6q.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-JUMP-START-YOUR-JOB-SEARCH" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-vt-jump-start-your-job-search-11425-tsnt3lhlm6q.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-JUMP-START-YOUR-JOB-SEARCH">Jump Start Your Job Search</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Our virtual event on how to stand out from the crowd in a job search will help you become your own best cheerleader.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Tuesday, Jan 14, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-nm-tax-time-get-updated-information-on-2025-taxes-and-ask-questions-las-cruces-nm-01152025-v7nsxyq9rmm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-TAX-PREPARATION-SEMINAR" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-nm-tax-time-get-updated-information-on-2025-taxes-and-ask-questions-las-cruces-nm-01152025-v7nsxyq9rmm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-TAX-PREPARATION-SEMINAR">Tax Preparation Seminar</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">AARP TaxAide personnel will present tips on filing your 2024 Federal and NM State income taxes.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. MST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: Peace Lutheran Church, Las Cruces, NM </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-nm-fun-with-taxeslas-cruces-nm-01222025-gxnkd4tnfzr.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-INFORMATIVE-DISCUSSION-ON-2024-IRS-AND-NEW-MEXICO-TAXES" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-nm-fun-with-taxeslas-cruces-nm-01222025-gxnkd4tnfzr.html" 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Warning (2): include() [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: Failed opening '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html' for inclusion (include_path='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib:.:/usr/share/pear:/usr/share/php') [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 243]Code Context<?php if (!$nowrapper): // MLW - Spanish wrappers TBDinclude (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box cvent-view vcc-item vcc-view mb-4"> <header> <h1 class="article-headline d-flex" style="align-items: center;"> Social Security 101: Understanding Your Benefits </h1> <hr /> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 left mb-3"> <div class="date"> <span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Thursday, Nov 21, 2024<br>From 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EST </div> <p> <div><b> Zoom </b></div> <div> </div> <div><b>Online Event</b></div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP MA </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:maaarp@aarp.org"> maaarp@aarp.org </a></div> <div> <i class="list-icon icon-A-logo" aria-hidden="true" style="font-size: 14px;margin-left: -2px;"></i> This event is part of AARP's Nationwide <a href="/virtual-community-center/?intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-VCC-061223" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-VCC">Virtual Community Center</a>. </div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/76a2fd63-9b5e-4064-baf4-2e777fb88604/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="76A2FD63-9B5E-4064-BAF4-2E777FB88604" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-SOCIAL_SECURITY_101_UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_BENEFITS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-style: italic;">If you would like to have a better sense of when and how to apply for your Social Security benefits, this virtual workshop can help.</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">About the Event</span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">This discussion will focus on the decisions you will be making about the best time to collect Social Security benefits and what implications those choices may have on your finances. Topics to be addressed include:</span> </p><ul class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-ul"><li><span style="color: windowtext;">How to estimate what your monthly Social Security payments will be</span> </li><li><span style="color: windowtext;">How to apply for your Social Security benefits </span> </li><li><span style="color: windowtext;">What may affect the size of your</span> <span style="color: windowtext;">Social Security payments, such as your marital status, years in the workforce and when you opt to claim benefits</span> </li></ul><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">The goal is to help you build confidence in your ability to make decisions about Social Security that are right for you.</span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join</span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for </span><a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self"><span style="color: windowtext;">events</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;">. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before the session.</span> </p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/76a2fd63-9b5e-4064-baf4-2e777fb88604/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="76A2FD63-9B5E-4064-BAF4-2E777FB88604" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-SOCIAL_SECURITY_101_UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_BENEFITS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/SSN2LQ49J74?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676a2c4f6bb8c-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676a2c4f6bb8c-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr676a2c4f6bb8c-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Event</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">params</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'language'</span><span style="color: #007700">] = </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'espanol'</span><span style="color: #007700">;</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"></span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">] && </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$community </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Community</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">findByCommunityId</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">])) {</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr676a2c4f6bb8c-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$params = array( 'title' => 'Other Events You May Like', 'show' => (int) 3, 'xfeatured_first' => 'true', 'page' => (int) 1, 'show_limit' => (int) 3, 'limit' => (int) 15, 'images' => 'yes', 'max-days' => (int) 365, 'max-miles' => (int) 45, 'min' => (int) 50, 'more' => 'yes', 'latlng' => ',' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">CventsController::related() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 248 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design aarp-events"> <div class="vcc-index ar-listing module-spacer"> <h2>Other Events You May Like</h2> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-vt-jump-start-your-job-search-11425-tsnt3lhlm6q.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-JUMP-START-YOUR-JOB-SEARCH" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-vt-jump-start-your-job-search-11425-tsnt3lhlm6q.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-JUMP-START-YOUR-JOB-SEARCH">Jump Start Your Job Search</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Our virtual event on how to stand out from the crowd in a job search will help you become your own best cheerleader.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Tuesday, Jan 14, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-nm-tax-time-get-updated-information-on-2025-taxes-and-ask-questions-las-cruces-nm-01152025-v7nsxyq9rmm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-TAX-PREPARATION-SEMINAR" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-nm-tax-time-get-updated-information-on-2025-taxes-and-ask-questions-las-cruces-nm-01152025-v7nsxyq9rmm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-TAX-PREPARATION-SEMINAR">Tax Preparation Seminar</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">AARP TaxAide personnel will present tips on filing your 2024 Federal and NM State income taxes.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. MST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: Peace Lutheran Church, Las Cruces, NM </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-nm-fun-with-taxeslas-cruces-nm-01222025-gxnkd4tnfzr.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-INFORMATIVE-DISCUSSION-ON-2024-IRS-AND-NEW-MEXICO-TAXES" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-nm-fun-with-taxeslas-cruces-nm-01222025-gxnkd4tnfzr.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-INFORMATIVE-DISCUSSION-ON-2024-IRS-AND-NEW-MEXICO-TAXES">Informative discussion on 2024 IRS and New Mexico taxes</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">A certified volunteer with the popular AARP TaxAide program will present information on new IRS and New Mexico tax reporting, and answer your questions.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Jan 22, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. MST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: Branigan Library, Las Cruces, NM </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!-- aarp-events page <div class="card" style="box-shadow:none;"> <a data-formelementid="RDRCT-CSN-AARPLOCAL-MCVOL1-062422" data-categoryid="Local" title="Find community service opportunities you're passionate about." href="/guest/volunteering/?intcmp=RDRCT-CSN-AARPLOCAL-MCVOL1-062422"><img class="img-responsive volunteer" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/Volunteer_Ad_455x455.jpg" alt="Photo of volunteers painting a community mural" title="Photo of volunteers painting a community mural"></a> </div> --> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card d-none"> <a data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-VOLUNTEER" data-categoryid="Local" title="Find local events on the go with the free AARP Now App"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/guest/new-splash-01-740.jpg"></a> <p>Find local events on the go with the free AARP Now App</p> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ', 'scripts_for_layout' => '<title>Social Security 101: Understanding Your Benefits</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Social Security 101: Understanding Your Benefits"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="If you would like to have a better sense of when and how to apply for your Social Security benefits, this virtual workshop can help.About the Event This" name="description"/> <meta content="Social, Security, 101, Understanding, Your, Benefits" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://local.aarp.org/vcc-event/aarp-ma-social-security-101-112124-ssn2lq49j74.html" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/aarp-event/aarp-ma-social-security-101-112124-ssn2lq49j74.html"/> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image"/> <meta name="twitter:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/aarp-default-image-red.jpg"/> <meta property="og:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/aarp-default-image-red.jpg"/> <meta name="estimated_publish_date" id="metaPublishDate" content="2024-11-21"/> /*img.static-map {display:none;}*/ .cvent-view .main-image {display:none;}jQuery('img.static-map').attr('src', jQuery('img.static-map').attr('src')+'&key=AIzaSyCU5aZylcrTOLke9e3U0F2mXovlZ4bL8yk')', 'title_for_layout' => 'AARP Event Detail - AARP' ) $content_for_layout = '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box cvent-view vcc-item vcc-view mb-4"> <header> <h1 class="article-headline d-flex" style="align-items: center;"> Social Security 101: Understanding Your Benefits </h1> <hr /> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 left mb-3"> <div class="date"> <span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Thursday, Nov 21, 2024<br>From 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EST </div> <p> <div><b> Zoom </b></div> <div> </div> <div><b>Online Event</b></div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP MA </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:maaarp@aarp.org"> maaarp@aarp.org </a></div> <div> <i class="list-icon icon-A-logo" aria-hidden="true" style="font-size: 14px;margin-left: -2px;"></i> This event is part of AARP's Nationwide <a href="/virtual-community-center/?intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-VCC-061223" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-VCC">Virtual Community Center</a>. </div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/76a2fd63-9b5e-4064-baf4-2e777fb88604/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="76A2FD63-9B5E-4064-BAF4-2E777FB88604" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-SOCIAL_SECURITY_101_UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_BENEFITS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-style: italic;">If you would like to have a better sense of when and how to apply for your Social Security benefits, this virtual workshop can help.</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">About the Event</span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">This discussion will focus on the decisions you will be making about the best time to collect Social Security benefits and what implications those choices may have on your finances. Topics to be addressed include:</span> </p><ul class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-ul"><li><span style="color: windowtext;">How to estimate what your monthly Social Security payments will be</span> </li><li><span style="color: windowtext;">How to apply for your Social Security benefits </span> </li><li><span style="color: windowtext;">What may affect the size of your</span> <span style="color: windowtext;">Social Security payments, such as your marital status, years in the workforce and when you opt to claim benefits</span> </li></ul><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">The goal is to help you build confidence in your ability to make decisions about Social Security that are right for you.</span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join</span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for </span><a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self"><span style="color: windowtext;">events</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;">. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before the session.</span> </p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/76a2fd63-9b5e-4064-baf4-2e777fb88604/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="76A2FD63-9B5E-4064-BAF4-2E777FB88604" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-SOCIAL_SECURITY_101_UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_BENEFITS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/SSN2LQ49J74?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676a2c4f6bb8c-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676a2c4f6bb8c-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr676a2c4f6bb8c-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Event</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">params</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'language'</span><span style="color: #007700">] = </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'espanol'</span><span style="color: #007700">;</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"></span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">] && </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$community </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Community</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">findByCommunityId</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">])) {</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr676a2c4f6bb8c-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$params = array( 'title' => 'Other Events You May Like', 'show' => (int) 3, 'xfeatured_first' => 'true', 'page' => (int) 1, 'show_limit' => (int) 3, 'limit' => (int) 15, 'images' => 'yes', 'max-days' => (int) 365, 'max-miles' => (int) 45, 'min' => (int) 50, 'more' => 'yes', 'latlng' => ',' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">CventsController::related() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 248 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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"Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box cvent-view vcc-item vcc-view mb-4"> <header> <h1 class="article-headline d-flex" style="align-items: center;"> Social Security 101: Understanding Your Benefits </h1> <hr /> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 left mb-3"> <div class="date"> <span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Thursday, Nov 21, 2024<br>From 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EST </div> <p> <div><b> Zoom </b></div> <div> </div> <div><b>Online Event</b></div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP MA </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:maaarp@aarp.org"> maaarp@aarp.org </a></div> <div> <i class="list-icon icon-A-logo" aria-hidden="true" style="font-size: 14px;margin-left: -2px;"></i> This event is part of AARP's Nationwide <a href="/virtual-community-center/?intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-VCC-061223" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-VCC">Virtual Community Center</a>. </div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/76a2fd63-9b5e-4064-baf4-2e777fb88604/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="76A2FD63-9B5E-4064-BAF4-2E777FB88604" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-SOCIAL_SECURITY_101_UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_BENEFITS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-style: italic;">If you would like to have a better sense of when and how to apply for your Social Security benefits, this virtual workshop can help.</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">About the Event</span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">This discussion will focus on the decisions you will be making about the best time to collect Social Security benefits and what implications those choices may have on your finances. Topics to be addressed include:</span> </p><ul class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-ul"><li><span style="color: windowtext;">How to estimate what your monthly Social Security payments will be</span> </li><li><span style="color: windowtext;">How to apply for your Social Security benefits </span> </li><li><span style="color: windowtext;">What may affect the size of your</span> <span style="color: windowtext;">Social Security payments, such as your marital status, years in the workforce and when you opt to claim benefits</span> </li></ul><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">The goal is to help you build confidence in your ability to make decisions about Social Security that are right for you.</span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join</span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for </span><a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self"><span style="color: windowtext;">events</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;">. 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr676a2c4f6bb8c-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Event</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">params</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'language'</span><span style="color: #007700">] = </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'espanol'</span><span style="color: #007700">;</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"></span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">] && </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$community </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Community</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">findByCommunityId</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">])) {</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr676a2c4f6bb8c-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$params = array( 'title' => 'Other Events You May Like', 'show' => (int) 3, 'xfeatured_first' => 'true', 'page' => (int) 1, 'show_limit' => (int) 3, 'limit' => (int) 15, 'images' => 'yes', 'max-days' => (int) 365, 'max-miles' => (int) 45, 'min' => (int) 50, 'more' => 'yes', 'latlng' => ',' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">CventsController::related() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 248 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design aarp-events"> <div class="vcc-index ar-listing module-spacer"> <h2>Other Events You May Like</h2> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-vt-jump-start-your-job-search-11425-tsnt3lhlm6q.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-JUMP-START-YOUR-JOB-SEARCH" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-vt-jump-start-your-job-search-11425-tsnt3lhlm6q.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-JUMP-START-YOUR-JOB-SEARCH">Jump Start Your Job Search</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Our virtual event on how to stand out from the crowd in a job search will help you become your own best cheerleader.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Tuesday, Jan 14, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-nm-tax-time-get-updated-information-on-2025-taxes-and-ask-questions-las-cruces-nm-01152025-v7nsxyq9rmm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-TAX-PREPARATION-SEMINAR" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-nm-tax-time-get-updated-information-on-2025-taxes-and-ask-questions-las-cruces-nm-01152025-v7nsxyq9rmm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-TAX-PREPARATION-SEMINAR">Tax Preparation Seminar</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">AARP TaxAide personnel will present tips on filing your 2024 Federal and NM State income taxes.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. MST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: Peace Lutheran Church, Las Cruces, NM </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-nm-fun-with-taxeslas-cruces-nm-01222025-gxnkd4tnfzr.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-INFORMATIVE-DISCUSSION-ON-2024-IRS-AND-NEW-MEXICO-TAXES" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-nm-fun-with-taxeslas-cruces-nm-01222025-gxnkd4tnfzr.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-INFORMATIVE-DISCUSSION-ON-2024-IRS-AND-NEW-MEXICO-TAXES">Informative discussion on 2024 IRS and New Mexico taxes</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">A certified volunteer with the popular AARP TaxAide program will present information on new IRS and New Mexico tax reporting, and answer your questions.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Jan 22, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. MST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: Branigan Library, Las Cruces, NM </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!-- aarp-events page <div class="card" style="box-shadow:none;"> <a data-formelementid="RDRCT-CSN-AARPLOCAL-MCVOL1-062422" data-categoryid="Local" title="Find community service opportunities you're passionate about." href="/guest/volunteering/?intcmp=RDRCT-CSN-AARPLOCAL-MCVOL1-062422"><img class="img-responsive volunteer" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/Volunteer_Ad_455x455.jpg" alt="Photo of volunteers painting a community mural" title="Photo of volunteers painting a community mural"></a> </div> --> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; 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Topics to be addressed include:</span> </p><ul class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-ul"><li><span style="color: windowtext;">How to estimate what your monthly Social Security payments will be</span> </li><li><span style="color: windowtext;">How to apply for your Social Security benefits </span> </li><li><span style="color: windowtext;">What may affect the size of your</span> <span style="color: windowtext;">Social Security payments, such as your marital status, years in the workforce and when you opt to claim benefits</span> </li></ul><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">The goal is to help you build confidence in your ability to make decisions about Social Security that are right for you.</span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join</span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for </span><a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self"><span style="color: windowtext;">events</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;">. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before the session.</span> </p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/76a2fd63-9b5e-4064-baf4-2e777fb88604/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="76A2FD63-9B5E-4064-BAF4-2E777FB88604" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-SOCIAL_SECURITY_101_UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_BENEFITS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/SSN2LQ49J74?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676a2c4f6bb8c-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676a2c4f6bb8c-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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class="description">AARP TaxAide personnel will present tips on filing your 2024 Federal and NM State income taxes.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. MST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: Peace Lutheran Church, Las Cruces, NM </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-nm-fun-with-taxeslas-cruces-nm-01222025-gxnkd4tnfzr.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-INFORMATIVE-DISCUSSION-ON-2024-IRS-AND-NEW-MEXICO-TAXES" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-nm-fun-with-taxeslas-cruces-nm-01222025-gxnkd4tnfzr.html" 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"Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box cvent-view vcc-item vcc-view mb-4"> <header> <h1 class="article-headline d-flex" style="align-items: center;"> Social Security 101: Understanding Your Benefits </h1> <hr /> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 left mb-3"> <div class="date"> <span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Thursday, Nov 21, 2024<br>From 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EST </div> <p> <div><b> Zoom </b></div> <div> </div> <div><b>Online Event</b></div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP MA </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:maaarp@aarp.org"> maaarp@aarp.org </a></div> <div> <i class="list-icon icon-A-logo" aria-hidden="true" style="font-size: 14px;margin-left: -2px;"></i> This event is part of AARP's Nationwide <a href="/virtual-community-center/?intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-VCC-061223" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-VCC">Virtual Community Center</a>. </div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/76a2fd63-9b5e-4064-baf4-2e777fb88604/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="76A2FD63-9B5E-4064-BAF4-2E777FB88604" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-SOCIAL_SECURITY_101_UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_BENEFITS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-style: italic;">If you would like to have a better sense of when and how to apply for your Social Security benefits, this virtual workshop can help.</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">About the Event</span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">This discussion will focus on the decisions you will be making about the best time to collect Social Security benefits and what implications those choices may have on your finances. Topics to be addressed include:</span> </p><ul class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-ul"><li><span style="color: windowtext;">How to estimate what your monthly Social Security payments will be</span> </li><li><span style="color: windowtext;">How to apply for your Social Security benefits </span> </li><li><span style="color: windowtext;">What may affect the size of your</span> <span style="color: windowtext;">Social Security payments, such as your marital status, years in the workforce and when you opt to claim benefits</span> </li></ul><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">The goal is to help you build confidence in your ability to make decisions about Social Security that are right for you.</span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join</span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for </span><a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self"><span style="color: windowtext;">events</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;">. 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Topics to be addressed include:</span> </p><ul class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-ul"><li><span style="color: windowtext;">How to estimate what your monthly Social Security payments will be</span> </li><li><span style="color: windowtext;">How to apply for your Social Security benefits </span> </li><li><span style="color: windowtext;">What may affect the size of your</span> <span style="color: windowtext;">Social Security payments, such as your marital status, years in the workforce and when you opt to claim benefits</span> </li></ul><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">The goal is to help you build confidence in your ability to make decisions about Social Security that are right for you.</span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join</span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for </span><a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self"><span style="color: windowtext;">events</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;">. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before the session.</span> </p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/76a2fd63-9b5e-4064-baf4-2e777fb88604/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="76A2FD63-9B5E-4064-BAF4-2E777FB88604" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-SOCIAL_SECURITY_101_UNDERSTANDING_YOUR_BENEFITS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/SSN2LQ49J74?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr676a2c4f6bb8c-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr676a2c4f6bb8c-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr676a2c4f6bb8c-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Event</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">params</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'language'</span><span style="color: #007700">] = </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'espanol'</span><span style="color: #007700">;</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"></span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">] && </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$community </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Community</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">findByCommunityId</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">])) {</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr676a2c4f6bb8c-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$params = array( 'title' => 'Other Events You May Like', 'show' => (int) 3, 'xfeatured_first' => 'true', 'page' => (int) 1, 'show_limit' => (int) 3, 'limit' => (int) 15, 'images' => 'yes', 'max-days' => (int) 365, 'max-miles' => (int) 45, 'min' => (int) 50, 'more' => 'yes', 'latlng' => ',' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">CventsController::related() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 248 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design aarp-events"> <div class="vcc-index ar-listing module-spacer"> <h2>Other Events You May Like</h2> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-vt-jump-start-your-job-search-11425-tsnt3lhlm6q.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-JUMP-START-YOUR-JOB-SEARCH" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-vt-jump-start-your-job-search-11425-tsnt3lhlm6q.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-JUMP-START-YOUR-JOB-SEARCH">Jump Start Your Job Search</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Our virtual event on how to stand out from the crowd in a job search will help you become your own best cheerleader.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Tuesday, Jan 14, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-nm-tax-time-get-updated-information-on-2025-taxes-and-ask-questions-las-cruces-nm-01152025-v7nsxyq9rmm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-TAX-PREPARATION-SEMINAR" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-nm-tax-time-get-updated-information-on-2025-taxes-and-ask-questions-las-cruces-nm-01152025-v7nsxyq9rmm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-TAX-PREPARATION-SEMINAR">Tax Preparation Seminar</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">AARP TaxAide personnel will present tips on filing your 2024 Federal and NM State income taxes.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. MST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: Peace Lutheran Church, Las Cruces, NM </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-nm-fun-with-taxeslas-cruces-nm-01222025-gxnkd4tnfzr.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-INFORMATIVE-DISCUSSION-ON-2024-IRS-AND-NEW-MEXICO-TAXES" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-nm-fun-with-taxeslas-cruces-nm-01222025-gxnkd4tnfzr.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-INFORMATIVE-DISCUSSION-ON-2024-IRS-AND-NEW-MEXICO-TAXES">Informative discussion on 2024 IRS and New Mexico taxes</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">A certified volunteer with the popular AARP TaxAide program will present information on new IRS and New Mexico tax reporting, and answer your questions.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Jan 22, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. MST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: Branigan Library, Las Cruces, NM </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!-- aarp-events page <div class="card" style="box-shadow:none;"> <a 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