On this episode of Ben With Benefits, Ben Carlson is joined by Mike Piper, creator of the Oblivious Investor blog and author of a number of books including Social Security Made Simple. They discuss Social Security from every angle. Is the trust fund going bankrupt? When should you file for benefits? What are the pros and cons of filing early? What are the most important variables in determining when to claim? They also discuss why Social Security might be the most important retirement plan ever created and much more.
This episode is sponsored by Betterment Advisor Solutions. Learn more at http://Betterment.com/advisors

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