In this episode, financial advisors and retirement planners Jim Martin & Casey Bibb of Martin Wealth Solutions dive into one of the most important—and often misunderstood—topics in retirement planning: Social Security. They cover when to take it, how spousal and survivor benefits work, and the impact of early versus delayed claiming. Jim & Casey also bust some common myths and walk through real-life scenarios that help you think strategically about how Social Security fits into your broader retirement income plan.

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00:00 Introduction: The Importance of Social Security Planning

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