Maximizing your Social Security benefits requires more than knowing when you’re eligible–it demands a strategic approach tailored to your unique financial situation. This course equips individuals to make informed decisions about claiming Social Security. Through practical examples and data-driven insights, participants will explore key topics such as optimal filing ages, spousal and survivor benefits, and strategies for single, married, divorced, and widowed individuals. We will cover understanding how Social Security benefits are calculated, evaluating the pros and cons of claiming early vs. delaying benefits, and identifying optimal strategies for couples, divorcees, and survivors. Please pre-register as a minimum of 4 people is required to run the course.