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GAO study documents mistakes by Social Security Administration staff

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Senate panel urges agency to improve guidance on when to claim benefits after a study by the Government Accountability Office showed government representatives often give out misleading information.

This should come as no surprise to InvestmentNews readers, but a new study shows government representatives often dole out incorrect or misleading information when people visit their local Social Security Administration (SSA) office in person to apply for benefits. Those who apply for benefits onlin

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