When Should You Claim Social Security? Common Mistakes to Avoid

About this episode

Most retirees leave significant Social Security benefits unclaimed. Not because they made a mistake, but because no one ever showed them how to use the system strategically.

In Episode 6 of Retirement Blueprint, Glen Smith explains how to approach Social Security as more than “just a check”, and how claiming decisions, spousal coordination, and tax considerations can meaningfully shape retirement income planning.

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