Social Security
Review Your Social Security Statement
by Roger Wohlner (Write for us!)
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The Social Security Administration automatically mails Social Security statements to
all workers age 25 and older who do not yet receive benefits. The statements arrive annually, approximately three months before your birthday, and contain the following information: When you receive your statement, make sure to:
Check your earnings record carefully.
Your
benefits are based on your reported earnings, so check all your earnings carefully. Any errors should be reported to the Social Security Administration.
Use this estimate when planning your retirement.
The statement provides the Social Security Administration's best current estimate of your benefits when you retire. This is one factor you should consider when planning for retirement.
File the statement with other important documents.
If something happens to you, this statement will give your family a good estimate of the benefits they can expect.
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