Seal of the United States Social Security Administration. It appears on Social Security cards. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
by Lisa Scherzer
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As of May 1, eligible workers over 18 can access their Social Security statements online -- and view their earnings and benefit information -- by creating an account at My Social Security.
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You'll need to provide some personal information (address, Social Security number, phone number) that matches information already on file with Social Security to verify your identity, and answer a few questions for security purposes.
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-The tool shows three options for your monthly benefit amount based on your current earnings rate: at full retirement age; at age 70; and at early retirement age (62). The estimates are based on your average earnings to date and assume you will earn the same annual income from now until retirement.
