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Tips on Verifying Personal Data Accuracy in SSA’s Records - Money.com
It’s been stressed time and time again… the need to periodically review the information the Social Security Administration (SSA) maintains about you, your work, and your tax history. Mistakes do occur, and since this information is the fundamental part of SSA’s ultimate calculation of the monthly benefit you’ll live with after claiming your benefits, it can materially affect your retirement finances.
Recognizing the importance of this verification process, SSA emphasizes the corresponding importance of using a my Social Security account to view this information. If you haven’t set up your account, start by visiting www.ssa.gov/myaccount for a clear walkthrough. After you’ve taken this critical first step, it’s time to check out the data on file for you. What should you look for? A post by personal finance writer Marc Guberti on Money.com can help you here, with suggestions on areas to check. Read this post here…
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