Distilling down the core components of the Social Security program to understand when, how, and why to start drawing benefits.
- FORMULA: How the Social Security Administration calculates benefits at various ages (and how you can influence yours to be higher)
- EARNINGS TEST: Why your decision to take benefits may be affected if you are still working (and how other income is treated)
- SPECIAL GROUPS: Who may have special rules to follow (and how their benefits may be lowered)
- CONSIDERATIONS: What other factors must be considered when making the decision to start taking benefits (and what happens if you change your mind?)
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About Chris Kowalik
Chris Kowalik is a federal retirement expert and frequent speaker to federal employee groups nationwide. In her highly-acclaimed FedImpact Workshops, the FedImpact Podcast, and the FedImpact Webinars, she empowers employees to make confident decisions as they plan for the days when they no longer have to work. Chris’ candid and straightforward nature allows employees to get the answers they need and understand the impact these decisions have on their retirement.
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