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When you apply for Social Security benefits, knowing how to track your application status is crucial. The most convenient way to do this is through the online platform 'my Social Security.' This free, ...

Choose your claiming age carefully and understand how this affects the size of your benefit. It's best to apply several months in advance of when you hope to claim. Gather your documents ahead of time ...

When you sign up determines the size of the check you qualify for, along with your income history from your working years. You can apply as early as age 62, but that's considered claiming early, and ...