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Check the record used by Meu INSS
The official retirement simulation uses information held by INSS and allows relevant record details to be reviewed. Its result is a consultation estimate, not a grant of a pension. Confirm missing contributions and the applicable scheme through the official service.
02
Normalize annual income
Ask whether a quoted amount is gross, net, monthly or annual and whether additional payments are included. Use the full annual net amount divided by twelve for the budget. This average will not show seasonal cash shortages between actual deposits.
03
Keep private provision identifiable
A private pension may provide capital, an annuity or another withdrawal arrangement. Enter an ongoing payment only when that is the intended route. Taxes, benefit eligibility, access conditions and future indexation are not calculated; the model assumes a constant real income.