Social Security is a huge part of the financial lives of millions of Americans. Since it began decades ago, Social Security has provided a financial safety net that ensures Americans have some income coming in during their golden years.

Social Security has many positive aspects, but a constant complaint I hear is how complex it can sometimes be. There are lots of moving parts to Social Security, and many of them can change annually. One thing I've found helpful is to cut out the noise and focus on the most important and relevant aspects.

When it's all said and done, there's one Social Security chart I consider to be the most important you'll see. It focuses on your full retirement age.

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