September 24th, 202411:30 a.m. Central
September 24th, 2024 | 11:30 a.m. Central
Virtual
Social Security: 5 Things Every Married Couple Should Know
Social Security benefits are an important source of income for many couples. Unfortunately, the rules surrounding those benefits are incredibly complicated, making it difficult to determine who should claim what benefit when and how much the couple will actually receive. In this session, Chief Planning Officer Jeffrey Levine will demystify some of the complexity surrounding Social Security benefits and help couples make informed decisions.
We'll cover:
- Why Social Security income replacement tiers require higher-earning couples to save more to maintain their lifestyle throughout retirement
- The basics of spousal benefits and what couples should consider
- Why the higher-earning spouse should generally plan with the second spouse’s lifespan in mind
- How working in retirement can affect a couple’s benefits
- The family maximum rule and how it can reduce certain benefits
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Featured Speakers
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Jeffrey Levine, CFP®, CPA, PFS, CWS, AIF, RICP, ChFC®, BFA™
Chief Planning Officer
Learn more about JeffClients deserve a knowledgeable advisor who is up to date on the latest changes in the laws, regulations, tools, and trends that may impact their overall financial plan. As Chief Planning Officer, Jeffrey works closely with the Buckingham team to create a seamless and enjoyable experience for clients that makes it easy to plan and instill confidence as they work towards their most important goals.
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As the director of client development, Don helps ensure clients and prospective clients have an outstanding experience as they begin their relationship with Buckingham. His collaborative working relationship with Buckingham's diverse, experienced wealth advisory teams enables him to help prospective clients find the ideal fit based on their unique goals and circumstances.
Other Upcoming Events
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May 17th, 2023 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Central
Retirement: Beyond the Financials
8182 Maryland Ave., Suite 500, St. Louis, MO 63105
Fifth floor Education CenterWhile you have been working hard to achieve your monetary goals to live a full retirement, have you considered the emotional challenges you may face when transitioning into this next phase of life?
During our live, in-person event, speaker, coach, consultant, featured guest and co-author Alan Spector explores the importance life planning plays in financial preparation.
Enjoy a light dinner while Alan shares strategies to tackle the obstacles that may hinder you from enjoying a fulfilling retirement, including:
- Ten key elements of a fulfilling retirement
- A guide to creating a personalized retirement life plan
- Suggestions for initiating crucial conversations with those closest to you about retirement plans
- A framework for deciding when to retire
- How and why you may want to “practice retirement” while still working
As a special gift, each participant will receive a copy of Alan Spector’s “Your Retirement Quest” book and workbook.
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July 20th, 2023 | 11:30 a.m. Central
Virtual
Preventing Identify Theft: How to Defend Your Finances
As so much of our personal information is available digitally, the threat of identity theft is present in almost all facets of our lives, and the need to take the proper precautions is crucial when it comes to our finances. Once your personal data is compromised, the emotional and financial hardships that result may take several months or years to correct. In this interactive webinar, join Buckingham’s Chief Planning Officer, Jeffrey Levine, who will share insights on what to consider when protecting yourself financially from identity theft.
You’ll learn strategies to fend off common identity theft tactics, including:- Establishing credit in your name
- Filing a fraudulent tax return on your behalf
- Compromising your online accounts
- Engaging in other malicious activities