Social Security is an extremely important part of most Americans' financial security in retirement. Social Security replaces about 40% of the average worker's income, and many people rely on their benefits for most of their income after they retire.
With that in mind, here are 11 ways you may be able to increase your eventual Social Security benefits, ranging from the obvious to some outside-the-box ideas.
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