The Social Security Administration has introduced a new service to help Americans estimate their future retirement benefits. The "Social Security Retirement Planner" consists of three increasingly detailed calculators. The Quick calculator is a simple and easy estimator, while the Online calculator takes a little more time for a more accurate estimate. The Detailed calculator requires the user to download and install the program on his pr her own computer system. 

To use the calculators, point your browser to www.ssa.gov/retire/.