Social Security pays a monthly benefit to millions of older Americans. And for many seniors, that benefit is their primary or even sole source of income.

Meanwhile, there's a good chance you'll end up dependent on Social Security once your career comes to an end and you leave the workforce for good. And so it's important to know a fair amount about the program before you're set to retire.

But a large number of workers aren't in that boat. A good 48%, in fact, say they aren't getting enough of an education on Social Security, according to a recent Bank of America report. If you feel similarly, here are some important points about Social Security worth knowing.

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