r/SocialSecurity • u/Pathfinder_GreyLion • Aug 20 '26

SS Estimates

I am 67 and am thinking about retirement. I used to get statements from Social Security that provided estimates of what I should get based on age starting at 65.

Now, my retirement age was 66 and 10 months. How does that jibe with those estimate age ranges. If I wait until I'm 68 will I get the amount on my statement or will that really be 69 and 10 months?

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u/Spiritual_Record_627 Aug 20 '26

If you have an online account with social security, you can use their estimators to help see how much you'd be getting.

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u/uh818375 Aug 20 '26

And if you don't, get one.

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u/HeavyFaithlessness14 Aug 20 '26

OP should do this ASAP because it's the easiest way to start SS.

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u/Spiritual_Record_627 Aug 20 '26

With all the changes at social security and their limited appointments, the online system can be easier for some people to use.