Social Security Benefits: 3 Seemingly Harmless Things That Can Hurt Your Checks
Social Security benefits are an important part of retirement, and yet the vast majority of workers don't fully understand how they work. In fact, a whopping 91% of workers age 50 and older say they don't know how their benefit amount is calculated, a survey from Nationwide revealed.
Although Social Security can be complex, it's not as confusing as you might think. And the more you understand about how the program works, the better choices you can make to maximize your benefits. If you want to receive the most money possible from Social Security, make sure you're avoiding these three mistakes.
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