Regret Claiming Social Security Early? It's Not Too Late to Fix That

Choosing the right Social Security claiming age is crucial to maximizing your lifetime benefits. Wait too long, and you could miss out on Social Security altogether. Sign up too early, and you could cost yourself tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars over your lifetime. 

It's pretty easy to sign up for benefits initially, but once you've done so, it's much tougher to deal with the consequences of a premature Social Security application. But you may not be out of luck. There are a few things you can try to correct your mistake and boost your future checks.

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