Social Security is by far the largest retirement program in the United States, with more than 62 million Americans receiving monthly Social Security benefits in 2017.
Unfortunately, there are many aspects of Social Security that aren’t well-understood by a number of Americans, especially those who haven’t yet claimed their retirement benefits. With that in mind, here are 17 things American workers need to know before they claim Social Security.
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