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Are You Getting Shortchanged on Social Security? ??
Real Answers for Life's Money Challenges
I started receiving Social Security this year, but I don’t know if I’m getting the right amount. How can I make sure my Social Security check is correct?
— Curious Retiree
Dear Curious,
To determine whether the Social Security check you receive is for the correct amount, you should know the basics about how Social Security works and where to find information about your account.
A few facts to give context to your check:
Use these options to get an estimate of future Social Security benefits or manage your existing benefits:
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Dana Miranda is a Certified Educator in Personal Finance®, author, speaker and personal finance journalist. She writes Healthy Rich, a newsletter about how capitalism impacts the ways we think, teach and talk about money.
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