There's nothing better than retiring when you know there's a steady check coming in every month. And that's exactly what Social Security provides.

While there's a lot of information out there about the various claiming options, ages, and other benefits Social Security provides, there's also lots of stuff that people don't know. To protect yourself from unwanted surprises, here are four things that people don't tell you about Social Security that are very important to know. 

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