Why You Should Create a “My Social Security Account”

  • Why You Should Create a “My Social Security Account”
    Why You Should Create a “My Social Security Account”

    Dear Savvy Senior,

    I’m 58 years old and working on a plan for my retirement. I’ve read that I need to check my Social Security statement every year to validate its accuracy. How do I go about doing this?

    Planning Ahead

    Dear Planning,

    Checking your official Social Security statement every year is smart move to make sure your posted earnings are correct, which will ensure you get the benefits you’re ent…