Tag: Retirement Strategies

Social Security: What You Need To Know (Ep. 12)

Social Security: What You Need To Know (Ep. 12)

Are you missing out on crucial Social Security benefits without even knowing it?

Join Jason Coddington in this insightful episode of ‘Money Metaphors’ as he untangles Social Security’s complexities. Covering topics from sustainability challenges to the effects of early benefits for small business owners, this episode provides essential insights for savvy retirement planning.

Key Highlights:

  • Understanding Social Security’s Future: Uncover the funding model’s challenges and the critical need for policy shifts
  • Role in Retirement: See how Social Security should complement, not solely constitute, your retirement plan
  • Benefits Timing: Learn the impacts of taking benefits early at 62 versus waiting for full retirement age
  • Importance of Account Monitoring: Stay vigilant with regular checks on your Social Security account to prevent fraud

Special Focus for Small Business Owners:

  • Income Thresholds: Grasp how business income over $22,000 affects your early benefits
  • Navigating Benefit Taxation: Understand how your income influences the taxation of your benefits
  • Maximizing Spousal Benefits: Discover strategies to leverage spousal benefits for maximum retirement advantage

Engaging Case Studies:

  • Hank and Holly: Join them as they navigate the timing of Social Security benefits
  • John and Julie: Examine the repercussions of opting for early Social Security benefits

Curious about how Social Security will shape your retirement? Tune in to ‘Money Metaphors’ for these insights and more. Don’t forget to visit our resources for a deeper dive into smart retirement planning.

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Retirement Plans for Small Businesses: Choosing the Right Fit (Ep. 7)

Retirement Plans for Small Businesses: Choosing the Right Fit (Ep. 7)

Think choosing a retirement plan is difficult? 

We’re breaking it down, ingredient by ingredient!

Dive into retirement planning with Jason Coddington of Coddington Wealth Advisors, where complex concepts become as simple as kitchen recipes! Jason serves up financial wisdom like a master chef, turning the selection of retirement plans into an easy-to-follow recipe for success.

Key takeaways include:

  • Simplify the complex world of retirement plans: Spotlighting the best fits for businesses of all sizes
  • SEP IRA vs. SIMPLE IRA Showdown: Get the lowdown on the pros and cons of each
  • Simple IRA Clarified: For businesses with under 100 employees, discover the Simple IRA’s blend of generous contributions and employer-match flexibility
  • 401k Unpacked: Explore the perks and obligations of 401k plans, from beneficial loans to essential IRS filings
  • Inside Safe Harbor 401k & SIMPLE IRA: Dive into the immediate benefits for employees with these plans’ direct and vested contributions
  • And much more!

 

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