DEAR RUSTY: I just turned 65 years old in February. I need to sign up for Social Security but don't even know where to start. — Seeking Assistance DEAR SEEKING: It is fairly easy to sign up for your Social Security benefits, by either calling the Social Security Administration at (800) 772-1213 or your local SS office, to make a telephone appointment to apply, or by completing your application for Social Security benefits online at www.ssa.gov/ apply. However, to apply for benefits online you will need to first create your personal “my Social Security” account at ssa. gov/myaccount. Once you have your personal account set up, you can apply directly from that account and also see an estimate of your SS benefi ts at different ages.