Is my Social Security check fair?

Title: Is my Social Security check fair?

Article Snip: "...A widow(er) who has contributed to the Social Security system for years could lose his or her benefits if spousal benefits are higher than his or her own retirement benefit. Is that fair, readers ask..."

Reference: www.pbs.org

Retirement saving is a low priority for the 36% of Americans living paycheck to paycheck

Title: Why one-third of Americans aren't saving for retirement

Article Snip: "...a significant swath of those on the cusp of retirement haven't put anything away, including 14 percent Americans 65 and older and over a quarter (26 percent) of Americans between ages 50 and 64. ..."

Reference: www.csmonitor.com

My Social Security Account: get online Social Security Statement, review lifetime earnings history, see estimates of your future benefits

Title: Sign up for a my Social Security Account

Article Snip: "...One of the best tools for planning a secure retirement is waiting for you at www.socialsecurity.gov: a my Social Security account. When you create your personal my Social Security online account, you will be able to get your online Social Security Statement, review your lifetime earnings history (and catch any errors while it is easier to fix them), see estimates of your future benefits, and more—important information that can help you plan and save for greater peace of mind. Opening a my Social Security account online is quick, safe, free, and easy. It takes only minutes. Go to the Social Security website at www.socialsecurity.gov and click on my Social Security...."

Reference: blog.usa.gov