Retire Eyes Wide Open (Archive)

Do you understand how your Social Security is taxed?

Make plans for your survivor benefits for WHEN you or your spouse pass away.

Are you a Conservative or Aggressive Investor? The answer DOES MATTER when determining your "break even" age.

Do you know your "Break Even" age? Everyone's longevity is different, and it's important to take an honest approach when determining your "break even" age.

Can your financial plan hold up if Social Security goes down? Stress testing is so important.

How does your investment profile, longevity, and tax strategies impact when you should claim your benefits. Dive into my Money Monologue to hear my essential Social Security Strategies!

6 Need-to-know answers for YOUR Listener Questions!

Don't make these mistakes with your money during election season.

Will we see inflation come back in 2024?

Taking money out VS. Investing during ALL TIME HIGHS!

It's time for a halftime report and my "5 Minutes on the Market"!

What are you doing to ensure you're prepared when bad times come around?

Are rate cuts coming this year?

Here is our latest episode of @RetireEWO. Go to our website for more information! sterlingwpartners.com/retire-eyes-wi…

Join us for a new episode of "Retire Eyes Wide Open" with Scot Landborg and Steven Murphy! This episode is packed with valuable tips and insights to help you make the most of your retirement. ✨ Highlights: - Scot’s Social Security strategies -Summer market trends and how they affect your investments -Special advice for public employees (teachers, police, firefighters) -Latest financial news in the Money Rundown -Answering your questions on spousal benefits and working while receiving Social Security Live your life with confidence and go into retirement with your Eyes Wide Open. sterlingwpartners.com/retire-eyes-wi…

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Social Security Claiming Tips: 1. Understand how provisional income is calculated 2. Compare your tax bracket now and in retirement 3. Know how it fits in your overall income strategy 4. Be aware of Medicare brackets 5. Plan for various longevity scenarios – die early or live longer

Are Social Security cuts on the horizon? If so, what can be done about it?

5 quick things to know about Social Security 1. Social Security provides retirement, disability, and survivors benefits. 2. Eligible to start benefits at 62; full benefits vary by birth year. 3. Medicare kicks in at 65. 4. Annual COLA adjusts benefits for inflation. 5. Benefits taxable based on income; solvency challenges may prompt reforms. If you didn’t know, now you know.