Have You Checked This Vital Social Security Document This Year?
Your Social Security benefits are based on the average wages earned during the 35 years of your career when your income was the highest (after each year's wages are adjusted for inflation).
Since your benefits equal a percentage of your average wage, it's crucial this wage is calculated correctly. And that's why everyone should check their Social Security earnings record every single year.
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