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Social Security Retirement Benefits Workshop
The Brighton District Library will host an educational workshop on social security and retirement planning entitled Savvy Social Security Planning: What Baby Boomers Need to Know to Maximize Retirement Income, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18.
Join guest speaker Rob Reading of America’s IRA Centers in Milford.
After being told for years that Social Security is “going broke,“ baby boomers are realizing that it will soon be their turn to collect. But the decisions they make now can have a tremendous impact on the total amount of benefits they stand to receive over their lifetime. Rob will help them navigate the questions that they may be asking which include:
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- Will Social Security be there for me and how much can I expect to receive?
- When should I apply for Social Security?
- How can I maximize my benefits?
- Will Social Security be enough to live on in retirement?
To help individuals better understand the Social Security system, this workshop will cover:
- 5 factors to consider when deciding when to apply for benefits
- When it makes sense to delay benefits -- and when it does not
- Why you should always check your earnings record for accuracy
- #How to estimate your benefits
- How to coordinate benefits with your spouse
- How to minimize taxes on Social Security benefits
- How to coordinate Social Security with your other sources of retirement income
Seating is limited; register by calling 810-229-6571, ext. 227. The Brighton District Library is located at 100 Library Drive, Brighton.
