Savvy Senior: Why You Should Create a "My Social Security Account"

Dear Savvy Senior,

I’m 58 years old and working on a plan for my retirement. I’ve read that I need to check my Social Security statement every year to validate its accuracy. How do I go about doing this?

Planning Ahead

Dear Planning,

Checking your official Social Security statement every year is a smart move to make sure your posted earnings are correct, which will ensure you get the benefits you’...