for their benefits to be adjusted when they hit 67.

Here are four common mistakes that people often make in claiming Social Security.I want my 76% higher check for the next possibly 30 years.

But sometimes people mistakenly file for both survivors benefits and their own retirement benefits.By claiming Social Security early.Some of the pitfalls are detailed in a new book.

which usually stems from poor decisions about filing for benefits that can lead to lower payments.if you decide you claimed too early.

and can cause financial hardship and stress.

Thats why Kotlikoff urges people to keep careful records of their interactions with the Social Security Administration.Thousands of UAW members joined picket lines in targeted strikes starting Sept.

the union accepted lower pay for new hires and gave up cost of living adjustments and general annual pay raises to help the automakers out of dire financial problems during the Great Recession.At least were making a step in the right direction to recover from 2008.

1% of workers voted in favor so far with only a few large factories still counting.reducing the number of years it takes to reach top pay.