As we all get closer to retirement age we should start paying even more attention to how we handle our finances. One of the key elements of planning for retirement(What’s that?) is knowing how to make sure you receive the largest Social Security benefits.
Here is an article about Social Security you may find helpful in determining how much you will get from Social Security. If you are not familiar with the name Kiplinger is a well-respected source of information in this area.
The first part of the article is a general information piece that is helpful if you don’t know much about Social Security. Who gets it, when, how and so on. The article explains how to get the SS Retirement Estimator Tool which is quite useful.
This second part of this article from Kiplinger shows you some strategies on how to maximize your Social Security benefits… Here is the link: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/retirement/T051-C032-S014-5-steps-to-maximize-your-social-security-benefit.html
Most people have a need for at least a minimal amount of financial planning. What with business ownership, second, third and fourth marriages, his, her and our property situations, longer life expectancy, advance directives on medical care and so on In case you are in need of some financial planning we can refer you to several local professionals who work extensively in this area. We don’t provide any of the products or services ourselves but will be happy to steer you in the right directions. This is a good time of year, while things are slower and it is on our minds to get this important stuff done. Feel free to reach out to us and we’ll refer you to the right people to help you.
Chris Bailey
Southern Assurance Corp
770-926-1495
