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Understanding Social Security’s Role in Retirement Planning 2 Credits

Understanding Social Security’s Role in Retirement Planning 2 Credits

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    January, 2024
  • Subject Area

    Finance

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Learning Objective

  • To explain how social security can be a valuable tool to help bridge any gap you may have between your expected sources of income and your expenses.
  • To analyze when to accept benefits and when not to.
  • To discuss how to optimize your retirement income for maximum life income.
  • To compare and contrast several ways that you can gain a benefit.

Course Overview

Social Security is the foundation of many people’s retirement.

Most Americans depend heavily on their Social Security income after reaching retirement age. It is one of the most common strategic decisions affecting the lives of millions. There is little understanding of the importance of this strategic decision that can have a widespread impact on the standard of living.

Planning today can make a big difference in your retirement lifestyle tomorrow. Once you leave the workforce, the years that follow can be all that you want them to be—if you pave the way to ensure you have the income to last through your lifetime.

Key Topics discussed in this webinar:

  • The blessing & curse of longevity
  • Retirement income myths
  • 4 Essential Planning Pillars
  • Calculating social security benefits and myths
  • Who needs to plan

Join this CPE Finance webinar it will help you understand one of the key crucial components of your retirement plan.

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

Nano Credits for All Qualifications

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

Live Webinar Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
Finance for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 2 CPE Approved
Personal Financial Planning for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) 2 CPD Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 2 PL Eligible
Finance for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) 2 CE Eligible
Retirement Savings and Income Planning for Certified Financial Planner (CFP-US) (Approval No. 332298) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2025) 2 CE Approved
Financial Planning for Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) 2 CE Eligible
Trust and Estate Practitioners (TEP) 2 CPD Eligible
Financial Planning for Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) 2 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 2 CE Eligible
Finance for Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) (Approval No. 23MYCPE010) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2025) 2 CE Approved
Finance for Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) (Approval No. 23MYCPE010) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2025) 2 CE Approved
Retirement Planning for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 2 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) 2 CE Eligible
Finance for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Finance for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) 2 CE Eligible
Finance for Retirement Management Advisor (RMA) (Approval No. 23MYCPE010) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2025) 2 CE Approved
Retirement Planning for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 2 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) 2 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for CIPM 2 PL Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) 2 CE Eligible
License details Credits Status
Finance for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 2 CPE Approved
Personal Financial Planning for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) 2 CPD Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 2 PL Eligible
Finance for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) 2 CE Eligible
Retirement Savings and Income Planning for Certified Financial Planner (CFP-US) (Approval No. 332298) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2025) 2 CE Approved
Financial Planning for Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) 2 CE Eligible
Trust and Estate Practitioners (TEP) 2 CPD Eligible
Financial Planning for Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) 2 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 2 CE Eligible
Finance for Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) (Approval No. 23MYCPE010) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2025) 2 CE Approved
Finance for Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) (Approval No. 23MYCPE010) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2025) 2 CE Approved
Retirement Planning for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 2 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) 2 CE Eligible
Finance for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Finance for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) 2 CE Eligible
Finance for Retirement Management Advisor (RMA) (Approval No. 23MYCPE010) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2025) 2 CE Approved
Retirement Planning for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 2 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) 2 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for CIPM 2 PL Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) 2 CE Eligible
License details Credits Status
Finance for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 2 CPE Approved
Personal Financial Planning for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) 2 CPD Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 2 PL Eligible
Finance for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) 2 CE Eligible
Retirement Savings and Income Planning for Certified Financial Planner (CFP-US) (Approval No. 332298) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2025) 2 CE Approved
Financial Planning for Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) 2 CE Eligible
Trust and Estate Practitioners (TEP) 2 CPD Eligible
Financial Planning for Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) 2 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 2 CE Eligible
Finance for Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) (Approval No. 23MYCPE010) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2025) 2 CE Approved
Finance for Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) (Approval No. 23MYCPE010) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2025) 2 CE Approved
Retirement Planning for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 2 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) 2 CE Eligible
Finance for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Finance for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) 2 CE Eligible
Finance for Retirement Management Advisor (RMA) (Approval No. 23MYCPE010) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2025) 2 CE Approved
Retirement Planning for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 2 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) 2 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for CIPM 2 PL Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) 2 CE Eligible
License details Credits Status
Finance for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 2 CPE Approved
Retirement and Financial Independence Planning for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) 2 CPD Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 2 PL Eligible
Finance for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) 2 CE Eligible
Retirement Savings and Income Planning for Certified Financial Planner (CFP-US) (Approval No. 332298) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2025) 2 CE Approved
Financial Planning for Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) 2 CE Eligible
Trust and Estate Practitioners (TEP) 2 CPD Eligible
Financial Planning for Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) 2 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 2 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 2 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) 2 CE Eligible
Finance for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Finance for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) 2 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 2 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) 2 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for CIPM 2 PL Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) 2 CE Eligible

Additional Information

Credits

2

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study
Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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Dr. Drew Stevens founder of Wisdom to Wealth, works with individuals that grapple with finances and transforms them into wealthy professionals with the liquidity and lifestyle they desire to live with profound longevity to create a legacy. He specializes in coordinating Social Security and retirement income benefits. Drew holds the industry's most prestigious designation: NSSA© - National Social Security Advisor.

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To earn credits, you must attend the entire live webinar, actively participate in any polls or questions, and complete any required evaluations or assessments. Credits are awarded based on your attendance and participation in the live session.

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Becky Craig, CPA (US)
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Excellent presenter who kept the audience engaged. Provided general information then real-life examples to elaborate on the nuances of Social Security and how various decisions affect benefits.

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Noel Aranha, CPA (US)
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In my view this is best way to get your CPE credits. I have had a great experience. The presenters are very knowledgeable and the seminars are provide a lot of useful information.

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