Before You Cash In: 6 Essential Tips to Maximize Your Social Security Benefits Ready To Retire!

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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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Danette Lowe, CFP®
Founder – Wealth Advisor
TruNorth Wealth Management, LLC
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