The decision to wait until 70 to collect Social Security compared with starting as soon as possible is not as straight forward as it may seem. In this episode of the PFP Section podcast, Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS interviews expert Ted Sarenski, CPA/PFS to gain more insight into how to guide clients forward. They discuss:
- What are the factors that need to be considered when making this decision
- The straightforward scenarios and when things get more complex
- Weighing the importance of winning the Social Security game or enjoying a comfortable retirement
- How do CPA financial planners’ approach recommendations to be consistent and give their clients the best advice
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