Don't Claim Social Security if You Can't Answer These 4 Questions
Eager to claim your Social Security? I get it. You paid your Social Security taxes for decades, and now you're ready to collect what's owed to you. Still, filing for Social Security benefits isn't something to do impulsively or without research. Moving too fast can result in income that's lower than you want. It can also take away your flexibility to manage your household's total Social Security income strategically.
Go ahead and get excited about claiming Social Security soon. But also give yourself a few minutes to answer these four questions before you file your benefits application. That way, you can be confident that now really is the right time to claim.
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