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11 Social Security Mistakes That Could Ruin Your Retirement

October 30, 2019 · Personal finance

3. Claiming after age 70

The other side of the coin to claiming benefits early is receiving more money per month if you wait longer. A lot of people do this, hoping to boost their income significantly, and we don’t blame them. 

If this is what you’re planning on doing, keep in mind that you’ll only be receiving a larger check until 70, so don’t go over that!

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