Episode 139: Happy Birthday, Social Security

In celebration of Social Security’s recently passed birthday, let’s talk about four things you should know about it. How can you plan for Social Security as a part of your retirement plan?

 

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What we discuss on this episode: 

0:33 - Happy Birthday to… Social Security!

2:28 - About 65 million Americans draw on Social Security.

4:38 - Get an estimate of what your Social Security benefits may be.

6:38 - What’s the average retired person’s income from Social Security?

9:55 - What is full retirement age?

12:42 - Are there reasons to not wait until age 70?