Tips for accessing Social Security online

There are so many easy ways to use socialsecurity. gov:

Apply for Social Security benefits online, of course! This is the fastest, most convenient way to apply for retirement, spousal, disability or Medicare benefits, without visiting a local office or calling to speak to a representative — go to social security.gov.

Want access to the latest news, retirement planning tips and sound guidance? Social Security Matters is a blog at blog.socialsecurity.gov. There, you can also connect via Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Verify your annual earnings and review estimates of your future Social Security benefits when you access your Social Security Statement, one of the many services available at social security.gov/myaccount.

Numbers can tell a story. Online calculators such as the Retirement Estimator, the Life Expectancy Calculator and the Early or Late Retirement Calculator can be found at socialsecurity. gov/planners/benefit calculators.html.

Lost or missing Social Security card? Find out how to get a new, replacement or corrected card at socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber. You may be able to apply for a replacement card, if you meet certain qualifications, at socialsecurity. gov/myaccount.

Do I have to pay taxes on Social Security benefits? How do I apply for Social Security retirement benefits? What is my full re- tirement age? Discover the answers to your Social Security related questions at socialsecurity.gov/faq.