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Maximizing Social Security
When it comes to Social Security, the timing and strategy behind your decision can have a major impact on your retirement income for years to come.
Many federal employees are surprised to learn that their Social Security election options may vary significantly depending on whether they are married, single, divorced, or widowed, and making the wrong decision could cost thousands over the course of retirement.
This educational Lunch & Learn workshop is designed to help federal employees better understand:
- When to consider claiming Social Security benefits
- How different claiming strategies may affect lifetime income
- Important considerations for married couples
- Benefits available to divorced or widowed individuals
- How Social Security coordinates with your federal retirement benefits
- Common misconceptions and costly claiming mistakes
The goal of this workshop is to help attendees make more informed decisions based on their unique personal and financial circumstances.
This session is taught by Chuck Van Devander, a former tax attorney and accountant and current President of Government Benefits Educators.
With decades of experience helping people understand retirement income and financial planning, Chuck offers practical insight and real-world knowledge for one of the most important retirement decisions federal employees will make.
If you want to better understand your options before making a Social Security election, this workshop is an excellent place to start.