Social Security provides an important level of financial support in retirement. Nearly 90% of retired workers say they depend on monthly benefits to make ends meet, and about 60% classify those benefits as a "major source" of income, according to Gallup.

Moreover, Social Security tends to become increasingly important as time passes and other savings are depleted. In that context, a little extra benefit income can have a big effect on quality of life. Read on to learn about three ways retired workers can increase their Social Security benefit.

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