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Social Security Column
Five Ways to Use Social Security Online
By Erin Thompson, Social
Security Public Affairs Specialist in Toledo, OH
Guest Column
Social Security is here for you, not just when you need us
financially, but when you need accurate information about
our programs, retirement, and more. There are many online
sources for Social Security information, but you need to
make sure you’re getting the right information. By using
www.socialsecurity.gov, you know that what you’re
reading and watching is approved by our experts and
specifically created for you. Here are five of our resources
that can offer you invaluable information.
Want access to our latest news, retirement planning tips,
and helpful information? Social Security Matters is
our blog at
blog.socialsecurity.gov. From there, you can also
connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube,
where you can watch our popular videos. Our online
calculators, such as the Retirement Estimator, the Life
Expectancy Calculator, and the Early or Late Retirement
Calculator, can be found at
www.socialsecurity.gov/planners/calculators.
Have you lost or misplaced your Social Security card? Find
out how to get a new, replacement, or corrected card at
www.socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber. In fact, you may be
able to quickly request a replacement card online with a
my Social Security account, if you meet certain
qualifications, at
www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount.
Verify your annual earnings and review estimates of your
future Social Security benefits when you access your
Social Security Statement, one of the many services
available with a my Social Security account at
www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. Do you have to pay
taxes on Social Security benefits? How do you apply for
Social Security retirement benefits? What is your full
retirement age? Discover the answers to your Social Security
related questions at our Frequently Asked Questions page at
www.socialsecurity.gov/faq. With so many services
available online, Social Security is here for you when your
schedule allows. And we’re the authority for Social Security
program and benefits information. Be sure to tell friends
and family about all the business they can do with us from
the comfort of their home or office at
www.socialsecurity.gov.
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