Why Social Security is Critical to Women

Many women have a lot of questions about Social Security as it will be a huge part of what we can afford in the next chapter of our life. For many retirees, Social Security is the only source of guaranteed income they can count on for the rest of their life no matter how long they live. Women tend to live longer than men and they often spend their final years alone due to widowhood, divorce or having never married. Therefore, it is critical for women to understand how they earn their Social Security benefits and when to claim them to maximize their retirement income. My guest Mary Beth Franklin, a leading Social Security expert, joins me to discuss what really matters and how to make sense of the different options. It’s so important for any woman no matter what age, to get information that helps you make the best decisions in this current challenging time. I urge you to make time to listen and have pen and paper ready to take notes. Feel free to call in and get answer live on the show