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How to Maximize Income with the Social Security Bridge

A Social Security bridging strategy involves spending from your assets after you stop working instead of taking your retirement benefit immediately. There are pros and cons of this approach, but the benefits can be substantial. In particular, you might: ☑️ Maximize your retirement income ☑️ Reduce risk over the long term ☑️ Open the door to tax strategies ☑️ Possibly help improve things for a surviving spouse ☑️ And more But there are no guarantees in life, and there are always tradeoffs. That’s true with a Social Security bridge, as well. For instance, you might be hesitant to spend down your assets while you wait. That’s understandable. And delaying benefits isn’t right for everybody. Whether you have health issues or you just want the income sooner than later, it could be appropriate to take benefits early. Get free retirement planning resources: 🔑 9 Keys to retirement planning 🐢 6...