The majority of older people in the United States rely on Social Security as their primary source of income.
According to data from the Social Security Administration, nearly nine out of ten people aged 65 and older get Social Security benefits, which account for 33 percent of the total income of the elderly in the country. Is it, however, sufficient?
According to WFAA, according to the most recent Vanguard research, the majority of Americans are not prepared for their retirement years. In 2017, Americans had an average retirement account balance of slightly more than $106,000, but more than half (58 percent) had assets worth less than $40,000, with a third having savings worth less than $10,000.
According to WFAA, the Social Security Administration used to send out frequent updates on expected future payouts to beneficiaries. Individuals receive a lump sum payment depending on the 35 years during which they earned the most money.
You can still have access to administrative updates even though they are no longer being sent out by the administration. By registering a login with Social Security, you will be able to sign in, and it will tell you if you have worked long enough to qualify for a monthly payment.
Aside from that, according to WFAA, the site will estimate your monthly payment amount based on your previous earnings history.
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Additionally, the WFAA pointed out that by using this tool, you can see how much less you would receive if you started withdrawing at the age of 62 rather than waiting until you reach the maximum amount at the age of 70.
You can also see what kind of payment you would receive if you filed for Social Security benefits under the name of your husband, ex-spouse, or deceased spouse.
In the event that an ex-spouse is earning larger benefits than you, you may be eligible for additional payments on their behalf, according to a recent report by GOBankingRates.
