Deciding when to start claiming your Social Security retirement benefits is one of the biggest decisions you need to make in the year you retire. In this episode of The Year You Retire, hosts John Bever and Jim Uren will help you discover how you can get the most out of your individual Social Security benefits. With a laid-back and personable tone, they delve into key considerations such as the irrevocable nature of Social Security decisions, the earnings limit, timing of benefit payments, and the advantages of delaying benefits. Offering practical insights, the hosts stress the importance of individual factors like health and life expectancy, while also outlining how delaying benefits can lead to higher retirement income. This episode serves as a valuable resource for individuals nearing retirement age, whether they are just beginning to consider Social Security planning or seeking to optimize their retirement income. Listeners are encouraged to tune in and gain essential knowledge on making the most of their Social Security benefits.

In this episode, you will:

• Learn how to maximize your lifetime Social Security retirement income.
• Discover the benefits of delaying Social Security for a higher payout.
• Understand the key factors to consider when delaying Social Security.
• Explore alternative income sources to support delayed Social Security.
• Understand the importance of Social Security in your overall retirement income plan.

The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:05 - Introduction

00:01:10 - Basics of Social Security

00:01:30 - Working While Receiving Benefits

00:03:09 - Importance of Making the Right Decision

00:04:25 - Factors to Consider for Timing

00:14:30 - Earnings Limit and Reduction

00:15:11 - Earnings Limit based on Retirement Age

00:15:50 - No Reduction After Full Retirement Age

00:16:28 - Timing of Social Security Claims

00:17:44 - Financial Impact of Early Claiming

00:29:21 - Importance of Delaying Social Security Benefits

00:30:52 - Alternate Sources of Income Before Social Security

00:32:45 - The Goal of Never Running Out of Money in Retirement

00:33:41 - Reasons to Not Delay Benefits

00:36:16 - When to Start Planning for Social Security

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