When should you claim Social Security benefits? The answer to this question can shape your retirement. It will affect how much money you have to live on over your later years, and it could also inform your choice about when to retire.

It can be more complicated than you'd think to figure out the right time to begin receiving retirement benefits. To ensure you make the right decision, you'll want to take these four important steps. 

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