Retirement Basics
How Social Security Retirement Benefits Work
U.S. Social Security Administration
Explains how Social Security retirement benefits are based on a worker’s earnings history.
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Social Security Videos
Learn about retirement benefits, working while receiving benefits, survivor benefits, and secure online accounts through videos produced by the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Working and Benefits
How Work Affects Retirement Benefits — Overview
U.S. Social Security Administration
Explains how working while receiving retirement benefits may affect payments before full retirement age.
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Survivor Benefits
How Social Security Survivor Benefits Work
U.S. Social Security Administration
Reviews survivor benefits, basic eligibility, payment types, and when families should contact Social Security.
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Online Account
What Is My Social Security?
U.S. Social Security Administration
Explains the services and benefit information available through a personal my Social Security account.
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Online Account
How to Create Your Login.gov Account with SSA
U.S. Social Security Administration
Official step-by-step instructions for creating a Login.gov account to access Social Security services.
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Online Account
How to Create Your ID.me Account with SSA
U.S. Social Security Administration
Official instructions for creating an ID.me account for access to Social Security online services.
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Use these official pages to estimate benefits, review your earnings record, prepare for retirement, and learn about survivor benefits.