In this episode of Friends Talk Money, we're joined by Phil Moeller, renowned journalist and co-author of Get What’s Yours: The Secrets to Maxing Out Your Social Security. Phil dives into all things Social Security—unpacking the latest changes, what they mean for you, and how to make smart decisions that can boost your retirement benefits.
Topics we cover:
- Key Social Security changes for 2025 and beyond
- How these updates may affect your benefits
- Strategies to optimize your Social Security claiming decisions
- Common mistakes to avoid when planning for retirement
- Social Security: True or False? (Terry Savage)
- Aging in America (Phil Moeller)
- Get What’s Yours (Phil Moeller)
- Social Security (SSA.gov)
- Do you have to pay taxes on your Social Security income? (Wealthramp)
-