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Savvy Social Security Planning: What Baby Boomers Need to Know to Maximize Retirement Income

Social Security is far more complicated than most people
realize. The decisions baby boomers make now can have a tremendous impact on
the total amount of benefits they stand to receive over their lifetime.


Questions boomers are asking include:



  • Will Social Security be there for me?

  • How much can I expect to receive?

  • When should I apply for Social Security?

  • How can I maximize my benefits?

  • Will Social Security be enough to live on in retirement?


To help baby boomers better understand the Social Security system, this workshop will cover:

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  • 5 factors to consider when deciding when to apply for benefits

  • When it makes sense to delay benefits -- and when it does not

  • Why you should always check your earnings record for accuracy

  • How to estimate your benefits

  • How to coordinate benefits with your spouse

  • How to minimize taxes on Social Security benefits

  • How to coordinate Social Security with your other sources of retirement income


Seating is limited so reservations are required.


 

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