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Social Security Resources

Posted on 10/02/24 by AARP Utah

Navigating Social Security

Find clear answers on how Social Security works and how your benefits are calculated. Get expert advice on maximizing your monthly check, filing a disability claim and pursuing your rights as a divorced spouse or survivor. Visit AARP's homepage for everything you need to know about Social Security.

Resources:

• Social Security Administration
• Navigating Social Security
• Social Security Calculator
• When Should You Claim Social Security
• 5 Social Security Claiming Options for Married Couples

• A Conversation on Social Security with AARP Utah
• AARP Utah University Webinar on Social Security

Advocacy:

• Take Action Now to Protect Social Security

Find a Social Security Office in Utah




Didn't find the answer to your Social Security question? Ask An Expert

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			<header><h1 class="article-headline">Social Security Resources</h1></header>	
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        </div><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading"><i>Resources:</i> </bsp-inline-h2></span></span><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Social Security Administration</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/retirement/social-security/questions-answers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Navigating Social Security</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/retirement/social-security/benefits-calculator/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Social Security Calculator</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/retirement/social-security/info-2023/claim-benefits-early-or-late.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">When Should You Claim Social Security</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/retirement/social-security/info-2024/benefits-couple-strategies.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">5 Social Security Claiming Options for Married Couples</a></span></span></li></ul><div class="Enhancement"   >
            
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			<header><h1 class="article-headline">Social Security Resources</h1></header>	
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				Posted on 10/02/24 
				by <b>AARP Utah</b>			</div>
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        <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h5 class="inline-heading"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading">Navigating Social Security</bsp-inline-h2></span></span></h5></span></span><p>Find clear answers on how Social Security works and how your benefits are calculated. Get expert advice on maximizing your monthly check, filing a disability claim and pursuing your rights as a divorced spouse or survivor. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/retirement/social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Visit AARP's homepage</a></span></span> for everything you need to know about Social Security. </p><div class="Enhancement"   >
            
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        </div><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading"><i>Resources:</i> </bsp-inline-h2></span></span><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Social Security Administration</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/retirement/social-security/questions-answers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Navigating Social Security</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/retirement/social-security/benefits-calculator/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Social Security Calculator</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/retirement/social-security/info-2023/claim-benefits-early-or-late.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">When Should You Claim Social Security</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/retirement/social-security/info-2024/benefits-couple-strategies.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">5 Social Security Claiming Options for Married Couples</a></span></span></li></ul><div class="Enhancement"   >
            
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			<header><h1 class="article-headline">Social Security Resources</h1></header>	
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				Posted on 10/02/24 
				by <b>AARP Utah</b>			</div>
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        </div><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading"><i>Resources:</i> </bsp-inline-h2></span></span><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Social Security Administration</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/retirement/social-security/questions-answers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Navigating Social Security</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/retirement/social-security/benefits-calculator/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Social Security Calculator</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/retirement/social-security/info-2023/claim-benefits-early-or-late.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">When Should You Claim Social Security</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/retirement/social-security/info-2024/benefits-couple-strategies.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">5 Social Security Claiming Options for Married Couples</a></span></span></li></ul><div class="Enhancement"   >
            
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			<header><h1 class="article-headline">Social Security Resources</h1></header>	
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        </div><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading"><i>Resources:</i> </bsp-inline-h2></span></span><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Social Security Administration</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/retirement/social-security/questions-answers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Navigating Social Security</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/retirement/social-security/benefits-calculator/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Social Security Calculator</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/retirement/social-security/info-2023/claim-benefits-early-or-late.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">When Should You Claim Social Security</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/retirement/social-security/info-2024/benefits-couple-strategies.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">5 Social Security Claiming Options for Married Couples</a></span></span></li></ul><div class="Enhancement"   >
            
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			<header><h1 class="article-headline">Social Security Resources</h1></header>	
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				Posted on 10/02/24 
				by <b>AARP Utah</b>			</div>
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        <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h5 class="inline-heading"><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading">Navigating Social Security</bsp-inline-h2></span></span></h5></span></span><p>Find clear answers on how Social Security works and how your benefits are calculated. Get expert advice on maximizing your monthly check, filing a disability claim and pursuing your rights as a divorced spouse or survivor. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/retirement/social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Visit AARP's homepage</a></span></span> for everything you need to know about Social Security. </p><div class="Enhancement"   >
            
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        </div><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><bsp-inline-h2 class="inline-heading"><i>Resources:</i> </bsp-inline-h2></span></span><br></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Social Security Administration</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/retirement/social-security/questions-answers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Navigating Social Security</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/retirement/social-security/benefits-calculator/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Social Security Calculator</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/retirement/social-security/info-2023/claim-benefits-early-or-late.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">When Should You Claim Social Security</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/retirement/social-security/info-2024/benefits-couple-strategies.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">5 Social Security Claiming Options for Married Couples</a></span></span></li></ul><div class="Enhancement"   >
            
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