About to Take Social Security? Read This First

Social security plays a major role in the financial security of more than 60 million Americans, and it's likely to supply a significant portion of your retirement income, too.

Don't assume that your benefits will just be what they will be, though, because there are ways to increase the size of those monthly checks you'll receive. To collect as much as you can from the program, spend some time getting familiar with it.

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