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11 Social Security Mistakes That Could Ruin Your Retirement

October 30, 2019 · Personal finance

Maxing out your Social Security takes effort

Having a financially secure retirement takes time and effort, but it’s not impossible. If you’re striving for one — which you should,  maxing out your Social Security should be a top priority. Making mistakes could cost you and you don’t want to miss out on all the benefits that will bring serious improvements to your standard of living. 

Read on to find out what you have to avoid in order to make the best of your Social Security. 

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