6 Signs You're at Risk of Losing Out on Social Security Benefits

6 Signs You're at Risk of Losing Out on Social Security Benefits

For most retirees, maximizing Social Security income is a smart financial choice. To avoid this fate, watch for these six signs that you're in danger of losing some of the Social Security income you could receive. No matter how long you've actually worked for, the Social Security Administration determines the amount of your benefit based on inflation-adjusted average earnings over your 35 highest earning years.