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Social Security plays a big role in your retirement planning -- but you shouldn't bank on it. Here's what to do instead.

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Spousal Social Security benefits can be complex, but understanding them can help maximize your retirement income.

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A Reddit poster recently raised questions about whether online Social Security calculators are taking all of the relevant ...

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One claiming age within the traditional initial collection range of 62 through 70 is likeliest to maximize lifetime income ...