Do your best to avoid these blunders at all costs.The nice thing about Social Security is that once you file for benefits, you can expect to receive a monthly payday for the rest of your life. And those benefits, combined with retirement savings, could make your senior years pretty comfortable.If you're aiming to claim Social Security in 2026, it's important that you approach the process strategically. And part of that means avoiding these big mistakes. 1. Claiming benefits early without understanding the c ...