Episodes
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A High-Net-Worth Retiree's Walkthrough of the New 3.6% Social Security Increase for 2027
A walkthrough of the official 2027 Social Security fact sheet for retirees with $2M to $8M. Garrett Crawford, CFP® and Adam Reed break down the 3.6% COLA, explain why the maximum benefit only rose by $36, analyze the $192,300 wage base jump, and discuss how higher baseline income impacts fall tax projections.
$6M Retirement Case Study: IRA Drawdown vs Deferring Pension & Social Security to 70
Episode 41 of Retirement Tax Matters reviews a screen-share case study of a married couple at age 63 navigating a $6 million portfolio. This scenario highlights the critical planning decision between taking a combined $85,000 pension and Social Security stream immediately or deferring those guaranteed streams until age 70.
The Two Most Underrated Social Security Features for High-Net-Worth Married Retirees
Episode 37 of Retirement Tax Matters breaks down why high-net-worth married retirees with portfolios in the $2M–$8M range often look past critical elements of their Social Security filing strategy by prioritizing ROI instead of incorporating the risk-reducing benefits of the program.