Social Security may not be something you're particularly focused on now, especially if you're still plugging away at a job and have a number of working years ahead of you. But it's important to think about Social Security before retirement nears because a big part of snagging a higher monthly payday down the line is being strategic earlier in life.

If you want to set yourself up to score a more generous Social Security benefit in retirement, here are some key steps to take.

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