In this episode of Finishing Well Certified Financial Planner Hans Scheil and host Robby Dilmore unpack one of the most misunderstood areas of retirement planning Social Security spousal benefits While many people focus only on maximizing their own benefit Hans explains why the smartest strategy often comes from looking at Social Security as a household decision rather than an individual one Through practical real-life examples you'll discover how spouses surviving spouses and even divorced individuals may qualify for benefits they never realized were available Hans illustrates how proper timing and claiming strategies can significantly increase lifetime income helping couples create
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