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Maximize your Social Security

Please join us at this important FREE event on Maximizing Your Social Security

at The SAGE Centers 1454 Sixth Street, Berkeley

Join Michael George, Financial Consultant

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Thursday evening, February 20th from 7:00 to 9:00 pm

 

Find out what's happening in Oaklandfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

More than 2/3 of Americans over 50 have less than $25,000 in retirement savings and are depending on Social Security to live for decades. Yet the average Social Security check is only about $1000 per month. Learn how to maximize Social Security before you make the wrong choices.

In this hour long class we’ll explore one of the most impactful financial decisions you will face in your later years. Learning how to file correctly may save you up to $100,000. Here are some of the topics we will cover:

·         When to file to optimize your benefits

·         Understanding survivor benefits

·         Best strategies to maximize spousal benefits

·         Secret tips to increase your benefits

·         When are your benefits taxable?

Take the time to learn financial strategies that can provide an investment base to carry you through a long and healthy life.

FREE EVENT

 

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