7 Ways to Squeeze More Money Out of Social Security for Life

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Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. The average monthly Social Security retirement benefit rose to $1,827 in January, which isn’t going to buy you a luxurious retirement. But those monthly checks can certainly make your golden years more comfortable. Deciding when to take Social Security is a complicated piece of retirement planning. Some people opt to start…