The Social Security Administration has given many Americans a way to track their government retirement benefits online, and they’re using it in a big way.
One million people – and counting – have signed up to view their own, personalized statements by computer since May 1, when the records became available, the IRS says. The statements show official earnings to date, plus a projection of future benefits, including retirement, disability and survivor benefits. They now are part of online accounts called “my Social Security.” Go to www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount/ to get started.
We think it’s a smart – and now an easy – check for you to make. Review your personal statement at least once a year, perhaps close to your birthday. Employer and the Social Security Administration records are not always error-free! Keeping a close watch will help assure that you receive all of your Social Security benefits in the future, when you need them.