Review these key documents to ensure you get the most from Social Security benefits and avoid costly mistakes that could reduce your monthly income.

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Dear Rusty: I recently I heard the tail end of a radio program that was discussing “signing up for my Social Security account.” I am now 76 years old and have been receiving my SSA monthly amount ...

The first wave of Social Security payments for the month of October is set to be sent to recipients this week, the first such disbursements under the agency's new paperless policy. Starting in October ...