Dismantling 2023's Top 10 Social Security Myths (Part 1)

<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;"><span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #222222; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> Have you ever wondered if the Social Security system will run out of money before you retire? Or if claiming benefits as soon as you're eligible is the best decision for your financial future? In this two-part series, we're debunking common myths about Social Security and answering the questions you've been curious about.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;"><span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #222222; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> No matter what questions you have about Social Security, we are here to help guide you through this important step in your financial future. Today’s show should give you a pretty good overview. Let’s jump into part one of our two-part show on Social Security myths, where we cover the first 5 Social Security myths.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;"> <strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #222222; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;"> Here's what we'll talk about on today's show:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;"><span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #222222; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> Myth: The Social Security Administration will help you make decisions about your benefit. <strong style= "mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><em style= "mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">(3:43)</em></strong></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;"><span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; fo