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The temptation is to shred it.

I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t much appreciate my complete social security number printed on anything, and that green envelope that says “TO BE OPENED BY ADDRESSEE ONLY, UNDER PENALTY OF LAW”  might as well say “PLEASE…. STEAL THE IDENTITY INSIDE.”

I digress.

While the facts and figures on the statement are interesting to note, especially to those of us who are under 40 and probably don’t believe we’re going to see that money, the one thing you might want to consider doing is to compare what the SSA has with your W-2.

Mistakes are made.  It is easier to fix now while you still have the backup documentation.

Come to think of it, I am not likely to shred the statement after all.

Be Your Best You Today,

Carolann