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How Social Security Benefits Are Calculated — and 5 Strategies to Maximize Them

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Social Security is one of the most valuable yet misunderstood retirement assets. For many households, the difference between an average strategy and an optimized one can amount to tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars in lifetime benefits. Understanding how benefits are calculated—and how to strategically claim them—can materially improve your retirement outcome. How […]

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Unlocking Social Security: What You Don’t Know Could Cost You

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Check out our focused session on how to make the most of your Social Security benefits. Learn when and how to claim, how spousal and survivor benefits work, the impact of continued work and taxes, and strategies to potentially increase your lifetime payouts. Whether you’re nearing retirement or planning ahead, this webinar will provide practical

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62, 67, or 70—When Should You Apply for Social Security?

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On January 31, 1940, Ida May Fuller of Ludlow, Vermont, was the first person to receive a Social Security check. That historic payment amounted to $22.54. Before retiring in November 1939, she served as a legal secretary and contributed to Social Security for about 2½ years. Total taxes paid: $24.75. Before passing away in 1975, she had

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