How much money would you estimate you have earned in your entire life (total lump sum)?

$15,000 time 7 = 105,000 + 2000 = $107,000 then again I’m only 33

Probably between $300,000 and $400,000.

I know the social security admin. can give you a total. Just ask what you benefits will be when you retire.

I’m 20.

I’ve probably accumulated about $10,000 or so in my lifetime.

You can find out definitively by taking a look at your annual Social Security statement.

Almost $3 million, and yes that number shocked me, cause I don’t have much to show for it. Of course I am in my mid 50’s, and it’s not like I started with that much.

@filmfann – see that’s what I mean. If someone told you you’d win 3 million dollars in the lottery you would imagine yourself travelling around the world & buying a yacht (at least I would) but really that’s what it takes just to survive these days.

Be aware that the social security total will only be your social security eligible wages. I worked for several agencies that did not fall under that category, and therefore, my social security checks are only based on the $80,000 that I earned under the SS program.