Social Security Statement: How to obtain and why you should print it

Your Social Security Statement provides a summary of your earnings history and an estimate of future benefits.

What Is a Social Security Statement?

You can easily access your Social Security Statement online by creating an account on the official SSA website.

How to Obtain It: Online Access

If you’re 60 or older, the SSA will automatically mail you a statement every year, but younger individuals must access it online.

Automatic Mailings: Once a Year

Printing your Social Security Statement provides a hard copy for personal record-keeping, ensuring easy access for future reference.

Why Print It? A Record for Reference

The statement allows you to check for any discrepancies in your reported earnings, ensuring you’re credited accurately for work done.

Verify Your Earnings History

By printing your statement, you can track your estimated future Social Security benefits, helping with retirement planning.

Monitor Your Benefits Estimation

The statement gives insights into your projected retirement benefits, helping you plan for the future and make informed financial decisions.

Plan for Retirement

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