The #1 Social Security Mistake Most People Make (And It Costs Them Thousands)
There are a variety of reasons why Americans claim Social Security before reaching full retirement age, and to be fair, some of the reasons are good ones. But in many cases, claiming Social Security before necessary can be a costly mistake, as Matt Frankel, CFP®, discusses in this video.
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