October 02, 2024
Social Security Benefits: 5 Things Married Couples Should Know
Social Security benefits are an important source of income for many couples. Unfortunately, the rules surrounding those benefits are incredibly complicated, making it difficult to determine who should claim what benefit when and how much the couple will actually receive.
In this session, Chief Planning Officer Jeffrey Levine will demystify some of the complexity surrounding Social Security benefits and help couples make informed decisions.
We'll cover:
• Why Social Security income replacement tiers require higher-earning couples to save more to maintain their lifestyle throughout retirement.
• The basics of spousal benefits and what couples should consider.
• Why the higher-earning spouse should generally plan with the second spouse’s lifespan in mind.
• How working in retirement can affect a couple’s benefits.
• The family maximum rule and how it can reduce certain benefits.
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