Social Security is one of the most import sources of income for seniors. Sixty percent of retirees say their monthly retirement benefits are a major source of income, according to the most recent edition of an annual Gallup poll. Another 28% said Social Security played at least a minor role in their budget.

As such, it's important to make sure you keep as much of those monthly checks as possible. Unfortunately, there are many ways you could see a drop in your benefits if you don't know the rules. Here are three ways you could lose some of your Social Security benefits that might surprise you.

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