Social Security is the backbone of the US retirement system, but even though it effects nearly every American at some point, it wasn’t designed to be easily understood by the majority. Donna and Nathan break down some of the commonly misunderstood provisions of the Social Security system to help you more confidently plan your retirement income. Also on MoneyTalk, why more and more people are planning to claim their Social Security benefits early, and how this could impact the future stability of the system. Hosts: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF® & Nathan Beauvais, CFP®, CIMA®; Air Date: 7/8/2025; Original Air Dates: 7/1/2024 & 4/29/2025. Have a question for the hosts? Visit sowafinancial.com/moneytalk to join the conversation!

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