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Social Security claims are up 16% — and most people are making this decision based on one angle. In this video, Taylor breaks down the three angles of the Social Security Triangle: quantitative, qualitative, and survivorship. It's that third angle — the one almost nobody considers — that changed everything for one of Taylor's clients.
⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 — Why millions are rushing to claim early
1:15 — George and Karen's story
2:00 — Angle 1: The quantitative case for delaying
4:10 — Angle 2: Why claiming early has real merit
5:05 — Angle 3: The survivorship angle nobody talks about
7:00 — What George and Karen decided
7:45 — The flexibility most people miss
📌 Key topics covered:
— Why your monthly benefit could be 77% larger by waiting until 70
— The break-even age and when claiming early actually wins
— How the widow's penalty hits surviving spouses from three directions
— Why the surviving spouse can pay $4,000+ more in taxes on less income
— How one claiming decision sets the floor for your spouse's financial stability
— What OASDI actually stands for (and why it matters)
Resources:
Website: https://www.demarsfinancial.com/
Phone: (509) 536-9556
Schedule an introduction call with Taylor: https://bit.ly/demarspodcast
Check out Taylor's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TaylorMadeRetirement
Taylor's Newsletter: https://demars-financial-group.kit.com/827c64fe0e
Disclaimer: Since we don't know your specific situation, none of this information should be construed as tax, legal, financial, insurance, financial advice, or other advice and may be outdated or inaccurate. It is your responsibility to verify all information yourself. This content is prepared for entertainment purposes only. If you need advice, please contact a qualified CPA, attorney, insurance agent, financial advisor, or the appropriate professional for the subject you would like help with. Demars Financial Group, LLC or its members cannot be held liable for any use or misuse of this content. Advisory services offered through Demars Financial Group LLC, a Registered Investment Advisor. Demars Financial Group is not affiliated with LPL Financial.
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By Taylor Demars, CFP®Social Security claims are up 16% — and most people are making this decision based on one angle. In this video, Taylor breaks down the three angles of the Social Security Triangle: quantitative, qualitative, and survivorship. It's that third angle — the one almost nobody considers — that changed everything for one of Taylor's clients.
⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 — Why millions are rushing to claim early
1:15 — George and Karen's story
2:00 — Angle 1: The quantitative case for delaying
4:10 — Angle 2: Why claiming early has real merit
5:05 — Angle 3: The survivorship angle nobody talks about
7:00 — What George and Karen decided
7:45 — The flexibility most people miss
📌 Key topics covered:
— Why your monthly benefit could be 77% larger by waiting until 70
— The break-even age and when claiming early actually wins
— How the widow's penalty hits surviving spouses from three directions
— Why the surviving spouse can pay $4,000+ more in taxes on less income
— How one claiming decision sets the floor for your spouse's financial stability
— What OASDI actually stands for (and why it matters)
Resources:
Website: https://www.demarsfinancial.com/
Phone: (509) 536-9556
Schedule an introduction call with Taylor: https://bit.ly/demarspodcast
Check out Taylor's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TaylorMadeRetirement
Taylor's Newsletter: https://demars-financial-group.kit.com/827c64fe0e
Disclaimer: Since we don't know your specific situation, none of this information should be construed as tax, legal, financial, insurance, financial advice, or other advice and may be outdated or inaccurate. It is your responsibility to verify all information yourself. This content is prepared for entertainment purposes only. If you need advice, please contact a qualified CPA, attorney, insurance agent, financial advisor, or the appropriate professional for the subject you would like help with. Demars Financial Group, LLC or its members cannot be held liable for any use or misuse of this content. Advisory services offered through Demars Financial Group LLC, a Registered Investment Advisor. Demars Financial Group is not affiliated with LPL Financial.