The Not-So-Simple Social Security System (2/24/2024)

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All things Social Security! Okay – it may be a sort of boring topic, but navigating the Social Security system by yourself isn't as easy as you may think. Try getting to know all 2,700+ rules that apply! Alex Lundgren sits down with Jeremiah and gives some tips around Social Security filing strategies: implications of filing too early, spousal benefits, divorce, and more.

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