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I always loved the idea of getting nearly everything I need in one place. Like a lot of guys, I hate shopping around.

One recent discovery is the Social Security Administration’s “mySocialSecurity” portal. It’s like a superstore for Social Security benefits and information.

After you sign up online, you can access a number of features:

If you are receiving benefits:

If you are not receiving benefits:

This site even allows you to replace a lost Social Security card. Of course, it doesn’t do everything. You’ll still need to do retirement income planning on your own. But as a supplement to that process, this portal is a must-visit site for those planning retirement.

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John F. Wasik

I speak and write about innovation, investor protection, retirement, money management, history and social issues. My latest book is "Lincolnomics." All told, I've written 19 books including "Keynes's Way to Wealth" and "Lightning Strikes." I've also been a contributor to the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and other global publications. I've appeared on CNN, FOX, NBC, MSNBC, NPR, PBS and radio stations from Australia to Israel. I've spoken across North America.

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