In this episode of the Retire Early Podcast, financial advisors and retirement planners Sam Benson & Linwood Fraher of Martin Wealth Solutions walk through potential and ongoing Social Security changes and what they could mean for current and future retirees.

Sam and Linwood explain how Social Security works today, why changes are being discussed, and which areas are most likely to be impacted — including claiming age considerations, taxation, benefits for spouses and survivors, and long-term funding concerns. They also discuss how to plan proactively amid uncertainty, so Social Security can remain a reliable part of your overall retirement income strategy.

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00:00 – Introduction: Why Social Security changes matter

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