Social Security is a complicated program. There are many rules about retirement benefits, survivors benefits, spousal benefits, and more that many Americans don't fully understand.

Avoiding Social Security mistakes can make it easier to plan for retirement, put additional money in your pocket, and prevent you from making unnecessary sacrifices when it comes to a major source of inflation-protected retirement income. Here are five Social Security mistakes that you should try to avoid.

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