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8. Maximizing Your Social Security Benefits



There is constant talk that “Social Security is changing”, but what does that really mean? How can you ensure that you are getting the most from your Social Security benefits?

In this episode, Scott Leonardi dives into what you should be doing now to maximize your Social Security benefit. Scott helps educate you about what happens to your Social Security when you start taking it at varying ages, and how to determine what the best plan is for you.

Scott discusses:

  • Why you can’t rely solely on Social Security in retirement
  • Taxes involved with Social Security
  • The importance of planning for survivor income
  • The intricacies of claiming Social Security on your spouse, and what happens when you are divorced
  • And more

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