Social Security

Ep. 29: The Top 3 Social Security Mistakes Couples Must Avoid

Could a simple mistake cost you thousands in Social Security benefits? The short answer is yes. Claiming too early, misjudging work penalties, or overlooking survivorship benefits can take a serious toll on your retirement income. So how do you avoid this? Tune in as certified retirement counselor Mark Struthers breaks down the top three Social Security mistakes …

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Ep. 27: Is Social Security Going Away? Planning for a Secure Retirement

Will Social Security still be around when you retire? As fears about its future continue to rise, certified retirement counselor Mark Struthers cuts through the noise with a grounded, facts-first approach to solvency, accessibility, and the threat of termination. Listen in as we talk about why full termination is highly unlikely, how accessibility issues have …

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Social Security & Taxes – Changes 2025

Social Security and Taxes: Changes for 2025   Social security benefits are linked to inflation, and with inflation largely under control, the large cost-of-living (COLA) increases of the last several years are now a thing of the past. This year’s increase was much smaller, and there are several other changes retirees need to think about …

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