What to Do If Your Social Security Benefit Is Lower Than You Expected
A smaller monthly check could upend your finances if you don't take action.
Overview
In the course of preparing for retirement, one of the most important things you can do is create an account on SSA.gov to see what monthly Social Security benefit you're in line for. That way, you'll know what sort of check to expect once you bring your career to a close.
But what if the number on the screen is lower than you expected? Getting less out of Social Security could throw your retirement finances for a loop, so it's important to take action.
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