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Many people understand the basics of Social Security long before they retire: You pay into the program with your taxes throughout your working years, and then there’ll be a nice chunk of change waiting for you afterward. We learn as we age that things get more complicated than that. Much is written on everything from eligibility requirements for ex-spouses to how to maximize your Social Security…