Social Security Basics: 9 Essentials That Everyone Should Know

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The rules relating to social security are long complex and dry. This book distills the most relevant parts into a guide that is easy to follow. Brandon Renfro Ph.D. NOW UPDATED FOR 2021!! Devin Carroll brings you a condensed straightforward guide that gives you the nine essentials that everyone should know to navigate the maze of Social Security with confidence (without getting lost in the tangled web of Social Security rules). If you want to make sure you dont leave your Social Security benefits to chance reading this book is a great first step in achieving that goal. The Cure for Complexity When Carroll first started studying Social Security the massive website and rule book left him feeling like he was trying to drink from a fire hose. It was just too much information to make sense of all at once and left him feeling overwhelmed. Sound familiar? Carrolls later experiences with clients who were distressed confused and burned by the Social Security system convinced him that something must be done to help people take the overly complex verbose and altogether unruly Social Security rules and distill them down into something simple actionable and understandable. After spending the last several years studying speaking and writing on Social Security Carroll discovered that most questions on the topic could be answered through a solid understanding of the basics. Thats what Carroll promises to teach you in this book: the essential knowledge you need to. In each chapter Carroll details the specifics behind the rules calculations exceptions and necessary information so you can correctly identify your own benefit understand when youre entitled to more make the best decision on when to file and more. What others are saying... Devin Carroll is the perfect person to untangle Social Securitys mumbo-jumbo. He makes the rules simple to understand taking concepts most people mess up and laying them out in an easy to understand format. Bravo! Joe Saul-Sehy Stacking Benjamins Podcast Creator and Host Devins book Social Security Basics is an indispensable resource in helping you make smart informed decisions about your Social Security benefits so youll have a more confident and comfortable retirement ahead of you. Russ Thornton WealthcareForWomen.com "Making decisions about Social Security benefits can be intimidating but it doesnt have to be. This is a fantastic book to explain what you really need to know. David Waldrop CFP - The Astute Advisor Blog and Bridgeview Capital Advisors