Claiming Social Security: The 1 Thing Too Many Retirees Get Wrong
There's more to the story than the amount of money you collect each month.
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Many people have a single goal when claiming Social Security: to receive the largest possible monthly benefit. And it's easy to see why that's a goal you'd want to chase.
After decades of paying into Social Security, snagging larger checks could make for a more comfortable retirement. But focusing on your monthly benefits only is a mistake you might sorely regret in the course of claiming Social Security.
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