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RETIREMENT MADE EASY

Gregg Gonzalez

Social Security Claiming Strategies, Ep #159

FEB 29, 202423 MIN
RETIREMENT MADE EASY

Social Security Claiming Strategies, Ep #159

FEB 29, 202423 MIN

Description

What factors go into the social security claiming decision? How do strategies differ based on your age, health, and marital status? Where do you even start? Social security planning is often neglected—or at the very least not given the attention it deserves. 

In this episode of the Retirement Made Easy podcast, I hope to start the conversation about Social Security claiming strategies. I want each of you to be able to make an informed decision with your financial planner. Hit the play button to learn more! 

You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...
  • [2:57] Social security planning can’t be neglected
  • [5:10] Claiming strategies for single people 
  • [8:51] Claiming strategies for people still working
  • [12:19] The break-even analysis
  • [16:13] Claiming strategies for married people 
  • [20:32] The answer isn’t black and white
Resources & People Mentioned Connect With Gregg Gonzalez

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