Hosted by
Natalie Contorno Lee
In Person · Houston, TX
Free Social Security 101 Workshop
An engaging, informative workshop that gives you the information you need to understand how Social Security works — so you can make informed decisions and see how the elections you make will affect your monthly benefits.
Next session
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 · 11:00 am–12:00 pm
Kendall Neighborhood Library — 609 N Eldridge Pkwy, Houston, TX 77079
- About 60 minutes, plus time for questions — we start on time, so arrive a few minutes early
- Kendall Neighborhood Library, 609 N Eldridge Pkwy, Houston, TX 77079
- No cost, no sales pitch, no obligation
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Save your seat
Register for the Tuesday, November 3 session at the Kendall Neighborhood Library and we'll confirm your seat by email.
Topics We Will Discuss
What you'll learn
After this class, you will be able to make informed decisions about Social Security and understand how the elections you make will affect your monthly benefits.
New Social Security Laws
How recent Social Security law changes affect your retirement strategy and the elections available to you.
When to Claim
Why waiting to take Social Security may — or may not — be your best move, and how the timing changes your monthly benefit for life.
Spouses, Divorce & Widowhood
What happens if your spouse is still working, and the rules that apply if you are divorced or widowed.
Working While Collecting
What if you still are — or want to be — working part-time? How earnings affect benefits before and after full retirement age.
Maximizing Your Benefits
How to maximize your Social Security benefits with the claiming elections available to you and your household.
Taxes on Social Security
How you can reduce taxes on Social Security — and how up to 85% of benefits can become taxable depending on your other income.
Who should attend
- Within a few years of filing for Social Security
- Married and planning claiming decisions together
- Divorced or widowed and unsure what you're entitled to
- Still working — or planning to work part-time — while collecting
- Worried about how much of your benefit will be taxed
- Living in Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Brazoria, Galveston, or Waller County
Your Instructor
Meet Natalie Contorno Lee
Natalie is the founder of Alpha Lee Insurance, an independent Houston insurance agency serving clients across Texas and 11 other states. She is a Registered Social Security Analyst® (RSSA®), trained to analyze earnings records and model claiming scenarios.
Her workshops focus on what you actually need to know: how Social Security works, when to file, and how your elections affect your monthly benefits — without the sales pressure. Attendees can also request a personalized Social Security Maximization Report after the session.
Common Questions
Social Security 101 workshop FAQ
Is there a cost to attend?
No, there is no cost to attend. The workshop is free and open to anyone in the Houston area who wants to understand how Social Security works before filing.
Do I need to bring anything?
No — you will be provided with pen and paper to take notes. If you have a recent Social Security statement, you're welcome to bring it, but it isn't required.
Will any investments or investment products be discussed?
No. There will not be any discussion of investments whatsoever. The workshop is strictly about how Social Security works and the decisions that affect your monthly benefits.
Will I be pitched or sold anything?
No. Our classes are strictly educational. The most common feedback we receive is how nice it is to attend a truly educational workshop with no pressure.
Who is the Social Security 101 workshop for?
Anyone approaching retirement in the Houston area — especially people within a few years of filing, spouses planning together, and anyone who is divorced, widowed, or still working and unsure how that affects benefits.
What if I can't make this date?
Register anyway and we'll let you know about future sessions — or book a private 15-minute review and we'll walk through your situation one-on-one.
We are not affiliated with any government agency. This workshop is for information only and includes opinions from the speaker. Always consult with your tax, legal, and financial professional.
Ready to get clarity on Social Security?
Seats are limited. The next session is Tuesday, November 3 at the Kendall Neighborhood Library — save your seat above.
Save My SeatCan't Make a Workshop?
Book a private Social Security review instead
If you'd rather talk one-on-one, schedule a free 15-minute review. We'll look at your situation and talk through your claiming options — and you can request your personalized Social Security Maximization Report.
Book a 15-Minute ReviewOr call (214) 856-9096