Applying early will shrink your checks by up to 30%, depending on how soon you do it. That can cost you tens of thousands of dollars in lost benefits.

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Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some may have begun receiving smaller checks.

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You may think you've done all you can to maximize your Social Security benefits. You worked hard for decades. You increased your income over your career. Now you're staring at the application screen ...