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Follow the Groundhog’s Example: Stay Indoors
By Phil Walton, Social Security Manager in Toledo, OH
Guest Column
Every year, on February 2, we wait to see if Punxsutawney
Phil, the world’s most famous groundhog, will predict six
more weeks of winter. Huge crowds have waited for Phil’s
prediction each year since 1886. For Phil, seeing his shadow
predicts six more weeks of winter-like weather. More often
than not, he sees his shadow and goes back inside. You, too,
can remain out of the cold, and save time and money at the
same time, by using our secure online service, my Social
Security, to conduct Social Security-related business
from the warmth of your own comfortable home.
When you create a my Social Security account at
www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount,
you can:
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Keep track of your earnings and verify them every year;
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Get an estimate of your future benefits if you’re still
working;
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Get an instant letter with proof of your benefits if you
currently receive them; and
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Manage your benefits.
Setting
up your account is quick, secure, and easy. Set it up during
the cold weather, while you’re waiting for spring.
Punxsutawney Phil usually predicts more wintery weather, and
according to the Groundhog Day event organizers, he is
accurate 75 to 90 percent of the time. And let’s face it,
spring doesn’t really start for seven weeks after Phil’s
time in the spotlight each year.Whatever the weather, you
can expect to be more comfortable than Punxsutawney Phil by
using my Social Security. Follow the groundhog’s
example and stay inside! From the warmth and comfort of your
own home, visit
www.socialsecurity.gov
to learn about all the services we provide online. |
