Social Security — Part 2: Advanced Claiming Strategies (evening session)
Building on the fundamentals covered in Part 1, this session dives into the claiming strategies and real-world scenarios that can make the biggest difference in your lifetime Social Security income.
Tim Vieth walks through detailed case examples showing how couples, divorced spouses, and survivors can coordinate their benefits to maximize household income. You'll see side-by-side comparisons of claiming at different ages using real dollar amounts, learn how the Widow's Limit rule can protect a surviving spouse, and understand options available to those who have already filed and want to improve their benefit. We'll also discuss why Social Security is particularly important for women, who represent the majority of beneficiaries in their later years and are more likely to depend on these benefits as their primary income source.
You'll walk away understanding:
- How dual entitlement works and why you can't collect two full benefits
- The real dollar difference between claiming at 62, 67, and 70
- How divorced spouses can access benefits many don't know they're entitled to
- Why the higher earner's claiming decision is one of the most important financial choices a couple will make
- Options for those who've already filed: withdrawing an application and voluntary suspension
- Key statistics on women and Social Security that underscore the importance of getting this right
