With contributions approaching $1 Trillion a year you would think Social Security plan participants have a good understanding of how the program works. The truth is, over the years a variety of factors have created a complex system. Educating yourself about the Social Security is the first step towards navigating your way to a successful Social Security strategy.
This article on Social Security Myths does a nice job of debunking some misconceptions but also outlines plan features and limitations in easy to understand language.