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A Department of Government Efficiency employee shared Social Security data without agency officials’ knowledge and in violation of security protocols, the Justice Department said in a court filing Tuesday.
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Given that most people's FRA is now 67, it's a good idea for retirees to understand how much the average check at that age is. This will enable them to make rough calculations for how much their benefits would be lowered or increased based on the age at which they plan to claim Social Security.
You won't have to wait too much longer.