They say the fine print is what matters, and this is the case with your Social Security statement.

You likely have already made note of your 2025 Social Security COLA, which increased the average senior’s benefits by about $50 or more in some cases.

But it’s important to perform a detailed review of your Social Security statement. This is because it could allow you to catch any errors, and ensure you’re getting all the money you’re due. While most people’s payments are correct, mistakes happen, and your statement can help you find out if anything is off when it comes to your benefit amount or other information.

Statements have been updated in recent years, but do you believe the design could use further improvements? If so, what kind?

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