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The calm, clear guide to your Social Security decision.

Updated for the Social Security Fairness Act. Learn how to file the right way the first time, when to claim, and how spousal and survivor benefits actually work together.

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2020 NSSA Advisor of the Year

National Social Security Association

Over 4,000 Households

Served in 25 Years

Co-Authored with Marc Kiner

Founder of the NSSA

Most people do not lose Social Security money to bad luck. They lose it to a form they signed before they knew what it meant.

The breakeven mathThe earnings testSurvivor benefits
one clear path

The rules are complex

The breakeven math, the earnings test, and survivor benefits can overlap in unexpected ways. This book gives you a checklist you can actually use.

You only file once

A small mistake compounds over decades of retirement. We wrote this guide to help you find the one clear path through the rules for your exact household.

Beau Henderson

About the Author

Beau Henderson is a fiduciary retirement advisor.

With over 25 years of experience, Beau is the founder of RichLife Advisors and the host of The RichLife Retirement Show on WDUN.

He believes retirement planning should be built on clarity, not guesswork. Beau co-authored this guide to distill thousands of planning conversations into the essential facts every pre-retiree needs to know.

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Asset allocation helps manage investment risk; it does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss in a declining market. RichLife Advisors does not offer legal or tax advice; consult the appropriate professional regarding your individual circumstance.

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