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Surgent's Social Security: Dispelling Common Myths with Essential Truths

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2.00 Credits

Member Price $99.00

Non-Member Price $149.00

Overview

For roughly 90% of American retirees, Social Security income will be the foundation of their retirement income. Yet, many are ill-prepared and lack understanding of the critical aspects of making an informed claiming decision. Further challenged to separate fact from fiction, consumers crave accurate information from knowledgeable professionals to make the most out of these coveted monthly benefits. This course dispels common myths about Social Security that lead to confusion and replaces them with the truth to an empowered retirement. Help your clients navigate their claiming age decisions with greater confidence, equipped with the essential truths they should consider before pushing the Social Security “on” button.

  • Course Instructor: Heather Schreiber, RICP?
  • Highlights

    • Will Social Security be there for me?
    • How is my benefit calculated?
    • Can I claim my benefit and work too?
    • When do I stop paying Social Security taxes?
    • Why does my government pension cause my benefits to be reduced?
    • Can I claim spousal benefits now and my own later?
    • What is my breakeven?
    • Can I claim benefits from my ex-spouse?
    • What do you mean I may pay taxes on my income benefits?
    • … and more!

    Prerequisites

    None

    Designed For

    Accounting and finance practitioners seeking the latest Social Security guidance for themselves and their clients

    Objectives

    • Advise clients on the latest applicable Social Security strategies
    • Implement effective Social Security strategies for practitioners’ own needs

    Preparation

    None

    Notice

    This course is provided by a third-party vendor. Please note that login instructions will not be available in the ‘My Upcoming CPE’ section of the NESCPA website. Instead, the login instructions will be sent directly to you via email by Surgent. Upon completing the course, your hours will be recorded in the ‘My CPE Tracker’ section of the NESCPA website.

    Non-Member Price $149.00

    Member Price $99.00