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Social Security Statement Overview

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This website provides information and guidance on understanding your Social Security Statement -- which is a concise, easy-to-read personal record of the earnings on which you have paid Social Security taxes and a summary of the estimated benefits you and your family might receive. The website also features a sample Statement, information on how to request a Statement, and answers to frequently asked questions about the Statement.

Plan Your Retirement

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The Social Security Retirement Planner provides detailed information about your Social Security retirement benefits under current law and points out things you might want to consider as you prepare for retirement.

Identity Theft and Your Social Security Number

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Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in America. A dishonest person who has your Social Security number can use it to get other personal information about you. This site provides Information on how to protect your Social Security number, what to do if you think someone is using your number or if an identity thief is creating credit problems for you, and how the Social Security Administration might be able to help you.

Domestic Abuse

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The Social Security Administration might be able to help you if you or someone you know is a surivor of domestic violence by providing a new Social Security number. Information is provided on when and how to apply for a new number.

Factors That Might Affect Your Social Security Retirement Benefits

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This website provides information about eligiblity for Social Security benefits. It includes details about the receipt of benefits while working, different kinds of earnings and how they are counted towards benefits, maximum taxable earnings, credits needed to be eligible to receive benefits, the windfall elimination provision, the government pension offset, and income tax and Social Security benefits.