You’ve done it. You’ve reached the end of your shift and can punch out of work, permanently. Now, you’ll finally be reaping some of the rewards of a lifetime of working hard and paying your taxes. Finally, it’s time to sit back and collect your Social Security payments, right?
Although you might feel like you can simply file for Social Security and ride off into the sunset, the truth is that there’s much more to the process. By planning ahead, you can not only avoid making potentially serious mistakes with your Social Security check or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), but you can also ensure that you’re receiving the maximum benefit amount that you can.
