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Blank years in your Social Security record could lower your benefits. Learn how spotting them early can help you retire smarter—and boost your future payout.

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If you're retiring soon, be very careful of these changes to Social Security that could cost you extra in taxes and fees.

Social Security will end paper checks on September 30, moving all beneficiaries to electronic payments through direct deposit or prepaid debit cards.

Editor’s Note: After the publication of this article, the Social Security Administration submitted an amended filing to the Office of Management and Budget that states the additional verification ...