To get a more accurate estimate of how the government pension you will receive for work not covered by Social Security will affect the part of your benefit based on your spouse 's work : Enter the estimated " gross " monthly amount of the government pension in today 's dollars you will receive for work not covered by Social Security in Step # 1 of " Calculate Your Benefits ." Use your most recent estimate to determine your estimated retirement benefit based on your own earnings .
will my own earnings affect whether or not I'll be eligible for a Social Security benefit?
We will need more info from you
no, I'm fine