How to Check Your Social Security Benefit Amount -- and Why It's So Important

Do you know how much you'll receive in Social Security benefits once you retire? If not, you're not alone. Around 44% of U.S. adults don't know how much to expect from Social Security, according to a 2022 survey from the Nationwide Retirement Institute.

Not knowing your future benefit amount can make it more difficult to retire, and it could also affect your savings. Fortunately, checking your benefit amount is simple -- and it can potentially result in a more financially secure retirement.

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