It's important to go into retirement knowing exactly what to expect from Social Security. And there's a really easy way to obtain that information.

All you need to do is review your most recent Social Security earnings statement. If you're 60 or older, you should've gotten it in the mail. If not, you can create an account on the Social Security Administration's website and access it there.

That statement should tell you what monthly benefit to expect at full retirement age (FRA), which is when you're entitled to your complete benefit based on your personal wage history.

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