This Lesser-Known Social Security Trick Could Boost Your Benefits by Hundreds of Dollars per Month -- Even After You File
Social Security is already an integral source of income for many Americans. But with retirement costs continuing to increase and many older adults feeling the pinch, it can be smart to squeeze everything you can out of your benefits.While there are a few ways to increase your benefit before you file, like working a few more years or increasing your income, there's also a lesser-known option that could help you receive more even after you begin claiming.Image source: Getty Images.Continue reading
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Social Security is already an integral source of income for many Americans. But with retirement costs continuing to increase and many older adults feeling the pinch, it can be smart to squeeze everything you can out of your benefits.
While there are a few ways to increase your benefit before you file, like working a few more years or increasing your income, there's also a lesser-known option that could help you receive more even after you begin claiming.
Image source: Getty Images.