6. Getting Social Security Right: When to Claim and Why Timing Matters

Social Security may sound straightforward, but when it comes time to claim, the math, the timing, and the tax impact can get surprisingly complex.In this episode, Tom Moran and Don Drury sit down with Aaron Simpson, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®, RICP®, to unpack how Social Security fits into a retirement plan, why timing your claim can make a six-figure difference, and how to align benefits with your broader income and tax strategy.From modeling different claiming ages to coordinating with your spouse’s benefits and understanding how inflation adjustments and RMDs come into play, this conversation covers the real-world planning decisions that can help you make the most of what you’ve earned.Subscribe and follow along, we're just getting started!The content on this page and/or video is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Specifically, the content is intended to provide education and tools for individuals looking to handle their retirement planning on their own. Should you need personalized investment advice, you should consult with a registered investment adviser. Any communications on this page with other individuals that are not associated with Moran Wealth Management, LLC are done voluntarily by users and are unsupervised and unaffiliated with Moran Wealth Management, LLC and Moran Wealth Management, LLC has no responsibility or liability over any discussions or advice that may be given. Moran Wealth Management, LLC is a registered investment adviser and can provide investment advice. If you are interested in Moran Wealth Management, LLC’s advisory services, you can contact us at 239-920-4440 or [email protected] disclosures, visit: https://www.moranwm.com/disclosuresThis communication may contain testimonials of Moran Wealth Management’s clients. These testimonials reflect the real-life experiences and opinions of these customers. However, these experiences are personal to them and are not necessarily representative of all clients’ experiences. Moran Wealth Management® makes no claim, and you should not assume, that all clients will have the same experiences. Your individual results will vary. The views and opinions contained in the testimonials belong solely to the individual client and do not reflect our views and opinions. Clients are not paid or otherwise compensated for their testimonials.