Social Security can be difficult to understand especially for those that are younger and further away from reaping the benefits of it. No matter your age, you should be thinking about how Social Security will work for you in the future. The best way of keeping up to date with the benefits you will receive and the money that you’ve earned towards this, is through the MySSA app. Jack Myers, Public Affairs Specialist with the Social Security Administration explains it is never too early to think retirement. However, if it is technically “too early” to retire, there are some things Myers wants the public to be aware of is your draw your benefits before retirement age.

And if you are of retirement age, go ahead and retire. It doesn’t mean though that you have to stop working. Myers talks about when it is time to pull the plug on work.

Take control of your future with the MySSA app, Myers acknowledges its more than just keeping tabs on your benefits.

To learn more, visit www.ssa.gov. You can also download the MySSA app for additional information.

Jack Myers appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.