There are several ways to maximize your Social Security benefits. From working a few more years to boosting your income to waiting until age 70 to file, the right strategy could help you earn hundreds of dollars more per month.

But it's equally important to know what to avoid if you're looking to make the most of your payments. While these three moves aren't necessarily wrong and can even be smart decisions in some cases, they could also reduce your monthly checks.

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