http://gotoretirement.com/2009/09/test-your-basic-social-security-knowledge/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=test-your-basic-social-security-knowledge A Baby Boomer's Journey from Retirement Planning to Retirement Living Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:04:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 http://gotoretirement.com/2009/09/test-your-basic-social-security-knowledge/comment-page-1/#comment-1638 Gail Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:24:56 +0000 http://gotoretirement.com/?p=3725#comment-1638 I'm surprised at the mediocre percentages of correct answers to these questions, given the fact that all this information is included in the annual statement SSA mails out every year. I wonder how many working individuals actually take the time to read their statement. It's very important to check the accuracy of your earnings history every year as errors and omissions are common (but easily corrected if you have a copy of your W-2 form to send SSA) and are used to calculate your estimated benefit. I’m surprised at the mediocre percentages of correct answers to these questions, given the fact that all this information is included in the annual statement SSA mails out every year. I wonder how many working individuals actually take the time to read their statement. It’s very important to check the accuracy of your earnings history every year as errors and omissions are common (but easily corrected if you have a copy of your W-2 form to send SSA) and are used to calculate your estimated benefit.

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