Social Security Timing

Learn how your Social Security benefits interact with your retirement income plan

We guide you through the key Social Security claiming decisions so you can feel more confident about how they align with your retirement goals.

Why It’s Useful:

Our approach takes into account how your Social Security income interacts with other financial resources, including:

Through a detailed review of your overall financial picture, we help identify tax-efficient planning opportunities and evaluate strategies designed to support your retirement income needs.

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Your retirement journey starts here

Retirement comes with big financial questions. Whether you’re preparing for retirement or already retired, our Free Retirement Evaluation breaks down where you stand today and what you may want to consider next, giving you clarity around income, taxes, and long-term planning.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I start taking Social Security?

The right time depends on your overall financial picture, life expectancy, income needs, and other retirement income sources. We help you evaluate different scenarios to determine what makes the most sense for your situation.
Social Security benefits may be taxable depending on your total income, including things like dividends, capital gains, and Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs). We take these factors into account when developing your plan, with the goal of improving overall tax efficiency. For specific tax guidance, we recommend consulting with your tax advisor.

Yes. Depending on your situation, spousal coordination can have an impact on your combined lifetime benefits. We help couples evaluate various filing combinations in an effort to improve long-term outcomes.

If you claim benefits before full retirement age and continue working, some of your benefits may be temporarily withheld based on your earnings. We help you understand the income thresholds and how they apply to your situation.
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