Most Americans Don't Know the Answers to These 5 Critical Social Security Questions
If you're retired or nearing retirement, you probably know some people claiming Social Security benefits, and you might also have a sense of how the program works. You pay into it your entire career, and then when you're older, you start collecting checks for the rest of your life.
The finer points of the program are often fuzzier, though. A recent AARP survey revealed dangerous knowledge gaps that could lead some people to make poor decisions about when to apply -- or whether to apply at all. Correcting these misconceptions, including the five listed below, is key if you hope to get the most out of the program.
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