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EPISODE · Jun 5, 2026 · 25 MIN

The Widow Penalty and Social Security

from Overtime Earnings · host Ken Handy and David Baker, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, RICP®, AIF®

Ken Handy and Dave Baker discuss one of the most overlooked retirement risks facing married couples: the “widow penalty.” They define the term and share details that are important in the planning process to ensure you've accounted for the surviving spouse. PPG-8852000.1(05/26)(exp.05/30)

Ken Handy and Dave Baker discuss one of the most overlooked retirement risks facing married couples: the “widow penalty.” They define the term and share details that are important in the planning process to ensure you've accounted for the surviving spouse. PPG-8852000.1(05/26)(exp.05/30)

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