Retire Smart: When to take Social Security benefits
By Jill Schlesinger
Tribune Media Services
The Social Security Act became law 77 years ago in August. All these years later, the number one question that I field about Social Security (SS) is: “When should I take it?” The answer depends on your individual circumstances, but the good news is that there are a great many tools available now to help you navigate the process.

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