Learn How to Maximize Your Social Security Benefits!

The Woodbridge Public Library System is hosting a variety of free programs in celebration of Money Smart Week 2019!

Social Security is one of the largest and most stable sources of income for the majority of retirees. As such, prior to reaching retirement, it is important to understand how the system works and what benefits you are entitled to. On Thursday, April 4 7PM at the Fords Branch Library- Woodbridge native, Andy Panko will explain the history of Social Security, how the system is funded, how to become eligible for benefits, at what ages you can start receiving benefits, how payment amounts are calculated, and steps you can take to maximize benefits for you and your family. He will also cover relevant current events and opinions regarding the future of the system.

Andy Panko is a Woodbridge native who now resides in Edison with his wife and two daughters. He has 19 years of professional experience at multiple global insurance companies, brokerages and investment banking organizations. He is also the owner of a tax return preparation company, Tenon Tax Preparation LLC.

Andy holds the Certified Financial Planner (“CFP®”) and Retirement Income Certified Professional (“RICP®”) designations, and has completed the requirements necessary to obtain the IRS Enrolled Agent designation. He has an undergraduate degree in finance from the University of Delaware and a Masters of Business Administration from Rutgers University. Furthermore, Andy previously taught four semesters of finance courses as an adjunct lecturer for Rutgers Business School.

Money Smart Week is the broadest and most comprehensive financial education program in the country. Started in 2002 in Chicago with just 40 programs, it has expanded significantly to become the only national educational program for people at all stages of life.

According to exit surveys, most participants indicate they're likely to change the way they manage their money after attending a Money Smart Week Class.

The Fords Branch Library is located at 211 Ford Avenue,Fords, NJ 08863. For more info call 732-634-4450 or visit woodbridgelibrary.org.