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Millions of Americans got a Social Security bump in April thanks to the Social Security Fairness Act. Here are some of the worst ways to use the extra funds

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Millions of Americans got a Social Security bump thanks to the Social Security Fairness Act .

Beneficiaries affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset saw higher monthly benefit amounts and a one -time payment retroactive to January 2024 .

Without a smart plan, it's easy to make mistakes that could hurt your long-term financial security.

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70

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