Let’s wrap up our four-part series on Social Security misunderstandings by talking about the dreaded ‘T’ word. After years of paying the government, you might not think that you have to send more money their way when you start claiming your benefits. We’re going to clear up that subject today by explaining how taxes are calculated for an individual’s Social Security and how we work with our clients to lessen that burden.
Are you nearing retirement and thinking about how and when you’ll claim Social Security? It can be as simple as visiting your local Social Security Administration office and filling out the paperwork, but can they also help you decide which strategy to use? That’s the next topic in a four-part series on the top misunderstandings with Social Security.
Our four-part series on Social Security misunderstandings continues with a discussion on the age you should target for claiming your benefits. Some people will tell you that claiming benefits as early as possible is your best option while others will insist on waiting as long as possible. So which is it? Let’s discuss the factors that go into the decision.
As we begin a four-part series on Social Security misunderstandings, we begin with one that’s been on the minds of many retirees and pre-retirees. That’s the idea that Social Security is going broke and there’s a chance that benefits could disappear at some point. Should you be worried? We explain on this episode.
Part 3 of our series on savers and the missteps they can make in planning, we turn to the dreaded topic of taxes. As you save and invest for your future, are you considering the tax time bomb that could be looming down the road? What about strategies that can help lessen your tax burden? Let’s discuss the options that you have to save yourself money in taxes.
