I recently received a notification via email that my annual Social Security statement is now available, so I logged on at the Social Security Administration's (SSA) online portal to take a look. This is a great habit to get into, as a yearly check of your Social Security statement can provide you with some incredibly important information about your future retirement benefits and much more.

Here's a rundown of some of the valuable information you'll find on your annual Social Security statement and why it can be such an excellent retirement planning tool.

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