3 Ways You Could Be Leaving Some of Your Social Security Benefits on the Table
The median retirement savings for American households is just $87,000 -- no small sum, but not nearly enough to fund a typical retirement, either. While many workers try their best to save regularly, it's not always easy.
Many hope their Social Security benefits will make up the difference between what they have and what they need. But that depends in part on your choices. Below, we'll talk about three common mistakes that could shrink your checks and how you can avoid them in retirement.
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