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4%
of retirees claim Social Security at the most financially optimal time, costing the average household around $111,000 in lost lifetime income.¹
1 in 2
retirees say they wish they had started planning for retirement earlier, according to a survey of Americans between the ages of 55 and 80.²
12 Years
is the average window between when Americans claim Social Security and when travel and leisure spending begins to decline due to health, not finances.³
Latest Retirement Episodes
Still Working at 65? Don’t Make This Medicare Mistake!
Learn how to avoid lifetime premium penalties for Part B and Part D — and what you need to know whether you're still working or already retired.
Where Should You Pull Funds from First in Retirement?
When the paycheck stops, the real challenge begins. Phibbs Financial walks you through which accounts to tap first, how to minimize taxes, and how to avoid the mistakes that drain portfolios too early.
Understand Spousal Social Security Benefits
Learn how claiming benefits early can affect your Social Security spousal benefits. Understanding Social Security spousal benefits can be complex, but it's crucial for retirement planning.
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No-Cost Retirement Inspection®
You wouldn't sign a 30-year mortgage without an inspection, so why navigate a 30-year retirement without one? Our proprietary report helps provide the framework needed to answer some of your most pressing financial questions, such as:
How much can you spend per month?
Is there an opportunity to reduce your taxes?
Are you taking too much risk with your investments?


The Retiree's Honest Guide to Annuities: What to Buy, What to Avoid, and Why It Matters
A plain-English breakdown of the five most popular annuity types, including the one type we recommend for savers approaching or entering retirement.

Two Sneaky Tax Traps That Can Cost Retirees Tens of Thousands of Dollars
Two overlooked tax traps — Social Security timing and phantom tax — can quietly push a simple IRA withdrawal to a 49% effective rate.

Social Security Spousal Benefits: The Filing Rules That Could Cost You Thousands
One filing mistake can permanently reduce your household Social Security income — here's what couples need to know before they claim.

Six Common Withdrawal Strategies In Retirement (Plus the One We Recommend)
Six retirement withdrawal strategies explained — including the one we recommend for spending with confidence through every market cycle.

The Smart Retirement Withdrawal Order: Why the Conventional Sequence Can Cost You
The conventional withdrawal order can quietly build a tax problem — here's the smarter sequence that keeps more money in your pocket.
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