How and why to file for Social Security benefits online
Given long waits on the phone or for in-person appointments, online applications could be the best way to go.
More than 50% of all prospective retirees now file for their Social Security benefits online, according to the Social Security Administration. That's a safe and efficient option even for people who want to exercise creative claiming strategies.
I used to recommend that individuals who wanted to do
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