10 Ways You Can Lose Your Social Security Benefits

Social Security benefits are earned benefits because most (but not all) Americans pay taxes for them on every dollar they earn. Since you pay into the program your whole working life, you deserve to take advantage of the benefits you've been promised.

Unfortunately, Social Security is really confusing, and there are a surprising number of ways you could lose your benefits without even realizing the effects of your actions. Here are 10 potential problems you should be aware of and avoid  -- if you can. 

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