5 Factors That Affect the Amount of Your Social Security Check
Social Security checks help retirees to fund their postwork life. But while most people rely on Social Security during their senior years, far too many don't understand how these benefits are determined or what causes their checks to shrink or grow. This can be a big problem, as actions you take could affect the amount of your checks for the rest of your life.
Fortunately, you can learn about five key factors that affect your benefits, and -- depending on your situation -- you might even be able to take steps now or in the future that result in larger checks.
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