Why Waiting to Claim Your Online Social Security Account Is a Major Security Risk

Skip long phone holds and field office lines. Discover how an active online Social Security account gives you control over your records.

# Why Waiting to Claim Your Online Social Security Account Is a Major Security Risk Skip long phone holds and field office lines. Discover how an active online Social Security account gives you control over your records. **Read the full article:** [Kiplinger](https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/social-security/why-waiting-to-claim-your-online-social-security-account-is-a-major-security-risk) *This article was originally published by Kiplinger. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*