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Fears about Social Security’s future shouldn’t be the primary reason for claiming retirement benefits at 62, experts say.
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A new working paper dives into the reasons why many Americans take Social Security earlier than they should.
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A new working paper dives into the reasons why many Americans take Social Security earlier than they should.
The biggest obstacle to maximizing your Social Security benefits isn't your life expectancy, your health or how long you work – it's your brain. That's the conclusion of a new study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research. Researchers found that your fear of loss and personal sense of ownership of your benefits are […] The post Many Americans Are Mishandling Their Social Security. Are You One of Them? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.