Social Security can go a long way in retirement, especially if your savings are lacking. The estimated median retirement savings among baby boomers is just $194,000, according to a 2024 report from the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies, and a whopping 43% of boomers expect Social Security to be their primary source of income once they retire.

If you're going to be relying heavily on your benefits, it's wise to make the most of them. The right approach can boost your payments significantly, sometimes by hundreds of dollars per month. With these three lesser-known strategies, you could earn more than you might think.

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