7 Social Security Mistakes That Could Cost You a Fortune

Social Security has been referred to as a near-perfect source of retirement income by the Stanford Center for Longevity. There are a few simple reasons for that, including the fact you won't ever have to worry about the money running out during your lifetime. 

Since this source of retirement funds is so important, you don't want to inadvertently do anything to diminish the size of your benefits. Unfortunately, many people do just that.

The problem comes from the fact that Social Security is a confusing program, and simple decisions can cost you thousands. To ensure you don't cost yourself, here are seven mistakes that are easy to make but important to avoid. 

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