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Is there really a “right age” to claim Social Security?

It’s one of the biggest decisions you’ll make as you approach retirement, and one of the easiest to get wrong. Play #4 in our “Game of the Decade” series zooms in on how to optimize your Social Security benefits and why this move could make or break your financial security in retirement.

In this episode, Mark Zagurski, Director of Strategy and Communication for Mutual of Omaha Advisors, unpacks the myths, numbers, and hidden factors behind Social Security timing. You’ll learn why there’s no one-size-fits-all answer, and why trusting a break-even calculator or viral YouTube video might lead you down the wrong path. Whether you’re nearing 62, still a decade away, or helping a loved one plan, this episode is packed with clarity and guidance.

We’ll walk through:

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  The truth behind “full retirement age” and the 8% annual growth after it
  

  What a break-even calculator really tells you (and what it doesn’t)
  

• How your life expectancy and career passion shape your best claiming age
  

  The financial ripple effect of your decision on your spouse
  

  Why planning your Social Security strategy isn’t just smart, it’s essential
  

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• “There is no ‘best age’, only the best age for you.” – Mark Zagurski

  
  

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