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How to fix a hasty Social Security claiming decision

There are two ways for beneficiaries to increase their benefits after initially claiming them. Find out how.

I have received several questions from advisers recently asking for help with clients who claimed Social Security benefits early — sometimes without telling them. Several advisers asked if there was a way to rectify a client's hasty claiming decision.
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