Social Security Planning

Social Security can be complicated and, as a result, many individuals don’t have a full understanding of the choices they may have. Most understand that waiting to claim Social Security benefits can result in higher monthly payments. However, many don’t know that there are other ways to maximize their benefits, some of which depend on their marital status.

Everyone used to get their Social Security Benefit Statement every year, but now they are only sent out every five years from age 25 to 60, then annually until you start receiving benefits... but you can get a benefit estimate anytime if you sign up for a “my Social Security” account on the social security website and you can do that by clicking here: