Debunking three persistent myths about Social Security
Some things are so well known but false, yet still live on as urban legend. Maurie Backman of The Motley Fools hits head on these three myths: you must file for Social Security and Medicare at the same time; you should wait indefinitely to claim benefits because they increase every year; if you file early, you can change your mind and undo the application any time. Read why all of these statements are false here.
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