@carlson_hayslett: 💼 Self-employed? Don’t forget about your Social Security taxes. When you work for yourself, paying into Social Security isn’t automatically handled by an employer — and overlooking it can affect you later. 💸 Your reported earnings help build the work credits and earnings record Social Security uses when determining eligibility for benefits, including disability and retirement benefits. Skipping those payments today could mean fewer protections when you need them most. 👉 Watch the full video to learn why paying into Social Security matters when you’re self-employed. #SocialSecurity #SelfEmployed #DisabilityBenefits #FinancialPlanning