When Should CPAs Claim Social Security? Part 2
In Part One, we established the foundational framework for Social Security claiming decisions: understanding how your claiming age affects benefits, analyzing break-even scenarios, evaluating personal health and longevity expectations, considering work status implications, and assessing immediate financial needs. These core factors create the analytical foundation every CPA needs before diving into more sophisticated optimization strategies. […]
When Should CPAs Claim Social Security? Part 1
One of the most pivotal questions you’ll face when planning your retirement will likely be: When should I start claiming my Social Security benefits? It’s a more complex decision than it might appear. Modern retirement planning has evolved: Americans are living longer, nest eggs often need to stretch further, and interest rates and markets fluctuate. […]
Should I Delay Social Security Benefits in 2024?
It’s 2024, the world is changing fast, and, as a CPA, your retirement finances are quickly becoming your primary concern. Social Security benefits will become available to you in just a few short years. At that point, you’ll face a crossroads – should you start taking your Social Security benefits immediately, delay for a few […]
Understanding Spousal Survivor Benefits for CPAs
Nobody wants to experience it, but unfortunately, some of us will: the loss of a spouse. While you may be quite adept at handling financial complexities as a CPA, deciphering the nuances of Social Security survivor’s benefits during such a time can be challenging. However, your choices at this difficult moment can have financial consequences […]
Social Security Planning for Married Couples
As CPAs, it is essential to assist clients in making informed decisions about their retirement planning, particularly regarding Social Security benefits – and this knowledge will eventually become valuable for CPAs themselves. Improper timing can lead to thousands of lost potential dollars at a time when every dollar counts, and the consequences can last a […]
Should you delay social security benefits?
Social Security is an essential source of retirement income for many Americans, including Certified Public Accountants. This holds especially true when considering the current state of retirement statistics. The combination of inadequate savings rates, prolonged retirements, and extended lifespans can easily throw a wrench even into the soundest retirement plans. Therefore, deciding when to start […]
