Millions of seniors today get a monthly benefit from Social Security. And chances are, you're looking forward to receiving your share of that pot given that you pay into the program on a regular basis.

But it's important to get a solid handle on Social Security well ahead of retirement and in the years leading up to it. And so to that end, it's best to avoid these Social Security mistakes at all costs.

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