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Waiting to collect Social Security until age 70…is it worth it?

November 11, 2025November 11, 2025 Jared Friedman CFP®Financial Planning

You’ve probably heard some version of this advice: “Wait until 70 to claim Social Security. You’ll get the biggest check.” Mathematically, that’s true. But real life doesn’t follow spreadsheet logic. The idea that waiting is always better has become something […]

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Understanding Social Security and Your Retirement Plan

July 22, 2025July 22, 2025 Jared Friedman CFP®Financial Planning

Social Security is a government program that helps retired Americans. It has been around for 90 years. As more people get older, many worry if Social Security will still be there when they retire. Social Security is important, but it […]

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Before Claiming Social Security

February 2, 2021February 2, 2021 Jared Friedman CFP®Financial Planning

Determining when to take Social Security benefits is a complicated financial decision. Here are a few things to think about and discuss with your financial professional.

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Social Security – A Retirement Numbers Game

September 2, 2016 Jared Friedman CFP®Financial Planning

  Who doesn’t love a good game? Any sports fan out there knows that most of the hard work gets done before game day. Practice, planning and precise execution are all the necessary ingredients to an athletes success. Retirement is […]

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Jared Friedman CFP®

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