Are you getting every Social Security benefit you're entitled to?

Most retirees only claim one — but there are actually four different types of benefits available depending on your situation.

In this video, I sit down with Zacc Call, President of Capita Financial Network, to walk through what I call "The Social Security Menu" — every benefit option available to you in retirement.

We cover:

🔹 Your own retirement benefit (PIA) — how it's calculated and when to claim

🔹 Spousal benefits — what you're entitled to based on your spouse's record

🔹 Ex-spousal benefits — the rules most divorced retirees don't know about

🔹 Survivor benefits — how this works and why the timing matters

We break down the percentages, age requirements, filing rules, and common mistakes people make when choosing from the Social Security menu.

SOCIAL SECURITY VIDEO SERIES:

Episode 1: https://youtu.be/AZfxGBp-Mts

📌 Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

1:53 The Menu

2:50 Your Personal Benefit

5:58 Spousal Benefits (Currently Married)

12:39 Spousal Benefits (Divorced)

19:42 Survivor Benefits

24:22 Survivor with Remarriage

32:29 Disability Benefits

33:34 Medicare Implications

35:06 More Help

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Federal Disclaimer:

We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all your options.

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This podcast is intended for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for personal advice from Capita. This is not a recommendation, offer, or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Past performance is not indicative of future results. There can be no assurance that investment objectives will be achieved.

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