Three Major Social Security Mistakes To Avoid

There are about 65 million Americans who depend on Social Security.  This article discusses three common Social Security mistakes that people should avoid making:

1. Claiming early benefits.  It is common for people to want to claim early benefits at the age of 62.  This article explains why claiming early benefits might cause people to lose out on a significant amount of income over time.
2. Retiring too early.  This article explains why people might want to hold off on retirement if at all possible. 
3. Relying solely on Social Security to fund retirement.  Social Security benefits will be a major source of income for senior citizens, but it should not be the only source. 

See Maurie Backman, 3 Huge Social Security Mistakes You Should Avoid, My San Antonio, April 17, 2016.