Maximizing Social Security
When: Thursday, February 22nd, 2024
Time: 6pm-8pm
Venue: Owens Community College in the Industrial & Engineering Technologies Building – Room ET 109,
7250 College Dr. E, Perrysburg, OH 43551
Speakers: Tom Rogers and Brian Schmitz
For many Americans, Social Security is the single largest asset they have in retirement. Greater than 90% of Social Security recipients fail to maximize
this critical piece of the retirement income puzzle. Advanced planning is essential. The decisions you make today could have a tremendous impact on the total benefit you receive over your lifetime. This educational workshop will provide you with important information to help you understand the system, coordinate spousal and survivor benefits, minimize taxes and maximize your personal benefits. Whether you’re single, married, divorced or widowed, there may be ways to maximize the lifetime Social Security benefits you receive.
Important topics we’ll discuss:
- Complexities of the Social Security system and why it’s crucial to make the right claiming decisions.
- Role Social Security plays in your overall retirement income and the importance of getting the most out of your benefit.
- Monetary consequences and benefits of claiming early versus delaying.
- Key spousal decisions and benefits surrounding marriage, divorce and death.
- How Social Security is structured to help combat inflation but can potentially add to your tax liabilities in retirement.