Before You Cash In: 6 Essential Tips to Maximize Your Social Security Benefits

Ready To Retire!

Jun 29 2023 • 15 mins

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Episode 24:

In this episode of the Ready to Retire! podcast, host Danette Lowe CFP®, shares crucial tips to maximize your Social Security benefits and ensure a financially secure retirement.

Many Americans make common mistakes by starting to claim Social Security without a strategy, potentially leaving thousands of dollars on the table.

Danette presents five essential tips to know before claiming benefits, covering topics such as eligibility requirements, full retirement age, the early claiming penalty, working during retirement, and spousal benefits.

She also provides a bonus tip on the windfall elimination provision for those covered by alternative pension plans.

Listeners can access additional resources, including a Social Security statement, retirement age calculation chart, and a free downloadable workbook. By implementing these tips, individuals can make informed decisions and optimize their Social Security benefits for a comfortable retirement.

Download Your Social Security Benefits Statement: https://www.ssa.gov > Benefits

Full Retirement Age (FRA) based on birth year:

Birth Year

Full Retirement Age (FRA)

1943 or earlier

66

1944

66 and 2 months

1945

66 and 4 months

1946

66 and 6 months

1947

66 and 8 months

1948

66 and 10 months

1949

67

Please note that this table provides general information about the FRA, and individual circumstances may vary.  It's always recommended to consult the Social Security Administration to obtain accurate and personalized information about your specific Full Retirement Age.

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About Us:

Danette Lowe, CFP®

Founder – Wealth Advisor

TruNorth Wealth Management, LLC

123 W. Nye Lane, Suite 520, Carson City, NV  89706

Connect with Danette @ https://linktr.ee/trunorthwealth

This podcast is for informational purposes only. The situations used herein do not constitute a recommendation as to the suitability of any investment for any person or persons having circumstances similar to those portrayed, and a financial advisor should be consulted for your specific situation. Neither Commonwealth Financial Network nor your representative provides tax advice.

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