4 Social Security Secrets for Even Bigger Checks

Social Security might seem like a straightforward program on its surface. Beneath that surface, the specific rules it follows means that nobody -- not even Social Security itself -- can tell you exactly what your benefit will be until you actually file to receive it. In addition to your earnings record, your age when you file plays a key role in determining exactly what your benefit will be.

Fortunately, while the specifics are tough to pin down, there are general principles you can follow to increase the size of your monthly benefit once you do collect. With that in mind, here are four Social Security secrets for getting even bigger checks.

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