Retirees and near retirees should be aware of changes affecting Social Security in 2021, including an increase in benefits and higher earnings limits for those collecting benefits before full retirement age. This article lists three Social Security strategies to consider, particularly if you are dealing with job loss.
Don't like solving complex puzzles? Then you won't enjoy figuring out your best strategy for taking Social Security. But if you don't try, you could leave tens of thousands of dollars on the table, if not more, say the co-authors of a new book.
One example: Only 9% of consumers say they’re ‘very knowledgeable’ about benefits, but 40% expect those benefits to account for most of their retirement income.
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The 8% annual growth is difficult get elsewhere, so planners often urge clients to tap other money first when they retire.
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