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luv2fly

(2,589 posts) Mon Dec 1, 2025, 04:34 AM Monday

SSA estimated benefit accuracy? [View all]

As I contemplate collecting Social Security some day, I'm curious if people have found their estimated benefit on the SSA website to be in the ballpark of what their actual gross amount is once deciding to cash in. Thanks in advance.

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SSA estimated benefit accuracy? [View all] luv2fly Monday OP

ooh that is a great question Skittles Monday #1

Mine was to.the dollar i found it accurate Lochloosa Monday #3

Helpful to know, thank you! n/t luv2fly Monday #6

Mine was to.the dollar i found it accurate. Lochloosa Monday #2

Same with me DFW Monday #4

That's encouraging, many thanks! n/t luv2fly Monday #7

excellent Skittles Monday #5

It depends on whether you retire early or not Jersey Devil Monday #8

Mine was exactly as they told me. That was doc03 Monday #9

Mine was exactly what I got when I retired. redstatebluegirl Monday #10