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How Can You Maximize Your Social Security Retirement Benefit? AN OVERVIEW TO HELP YOU MAXIMIZE YOUR LIFETIME SOCIAL SECURITY INCOME
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Virtually Every American is Covered by OSI, “Old Age and Survivors Insurance”
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The Federal Insurance Contributions Act of 1935 “FICA”
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Insurance? How is Social Security, “Insurance?”
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On January 31, 1940, Ida May Fuller received the very first Social Security retirement check for $22.54. Ida May Fuller
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She collected benefits from age 65 to age 100. She is an example of why people need “Old Age Insurance.” Ida May Fuller
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“The first person who will live to see their 150 th birthday has already been born.” -- Dr. Aubrey De Gray Chief Scientific Officer, SENS
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Longevity Magnifies All Other Retirement Risks Inflation Market Downturns Low Interest Rates Income Taxes Long Term Care Outliving Your Money
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Public and private insurance can help you build a safe foundation to eliminate longevity risk
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Fred and Wanda Worker Both Age 60 Excellent Health Out of Debt $500,000 in 401(k) / $50,000 CDs CONSIDER THIS STORY OF
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We Start With Their Social Security Statements ssa.gov/myaccount
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Wanda Worker’s Statement Full Retirement Age, or “ FRA ” Age 66 Benefit = $1,619 ssa.gov/myaccount
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Wanda Worker’s Statement Age 70 Benefit = $2,023 ssa.gov/myaccount
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Wanda Worker’s Statement Age 62 Benefit = $1,113 ssa.gov/myaccount
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Fred’s Monthly Social Security Benefits Age 62 = $1,875 Age 66 = $2,500 Age 70 = $3,334
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Wanda: $1,113 per month Fred: $1,875 per month $35,856 Annual Income LIKE NEARLY HALF OF ALL RETIREES*, FRED AND WANDA WERE INCLINED TO START SOCIAL SECURITY AT AGE 62 * 2013 Urban Institute analysis of U.S. Census Bureau
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$60,000 Income Needed $36,000 Social Security Income $24,000 Income From 401(k) (Only Need A 5% Return Each Year) THEIR THOUGHT PROCESS
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“If you've only got one shot, you've got to make it count. You can't afford to miss because you screwed up the planning.” -- Lee Child, The Killing Floor
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Social Security Increased Benefits Effects of Inflation Longevity Risk Market Risk Income Taxes THEY OVERLOOKED
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Why poor planning could have caused them to run out of money in about 27 years
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SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFIT ANALYSIS $315,000 Difference
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By collecting a reduced Social Security benefit instead of maximizing it... THREE WAYS THEY WOULD LOSE MONEY
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SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFIT ANALYSIS $28,428 Difference 1- They Would Lose Annual Income $35,856 Instead of $64,284
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SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFIT ANALYSIS $60,000 Difference 2 – They Would Lose the Spousal Benefit $0 Instead of $15,000 for 4 years
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SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFIT ANALYSIS $17,508 Annual Difference 3 – They Would Reduce Survivor Income $22,500 Instead of $40,008
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SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFIT ANALYSIS You Just Saw an Overview of the “File and Suspend” Strategy
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discovered they should work three more years then live on their 401(k) assets to maximize their Social Security. However... FRED AND WANDA
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EVERY SITUATION IS DIFFERENT
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STARTING AT AGE 62 IS BEST IN THIS SITUATION
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HERE THE HUSBAND SHOULD START AT AGE 70 AND THE WIFE AT AGE 62
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STARTING AT AGE 66 IS BEST IN THIS SITUATION
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Get Your Own Social Security Maximization and Retirement Analysis to Discover the Strategy that Works Best for You WE WILL HELP YOU
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Get Your Social Security Statement WE WILL HELP YOU
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Explain Key Social Security Terms Full Retirement Age “FRA” “File and Suspend” Strategy Spousal Benefits Survivor Benefits Early Retirement Benefit Reduction WE WILL HELP YOU
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Answer Key Questions When Should I Begin Social Security Income? Can I Get Spousal Benefits From My “Ex?” When Should I Stop Working? Are My Retirement Accounts Adequate? Can My Retirement Accounts Provide Guaranteed Lifetime Income? WE WILL HELP YOU
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Discussion Points Life Expectancy Financial Situation (assets, debts, income, and tax situation) Financial Objectives and Experience Risk Tolerance Family Circumstances WE WILL HELP YOU
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For a Free Social Security Analysis I WILL HELP YOU Michael J. Prestwich (505) 480-4331 www.SafeLifetimeIncome.com
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