{"product_id":"2940148631934","title":"Social Security Essentials: Smart Ways to Help Boost Your Retirement Income","description":"MORE AMERICANS ARE AT OR NEAR RETIREMENT AGE THAN EVER BEFORE--and for many, Social Security benefits may serve as the only source of guaranteed life-time income. So why does it have to be so complex and confusing? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSocial Security Essentials explains the \"why\", not just the \"what\" of claiming Social Security retirement benefits. Why should you care about when you claim? Why should you care about the earnings test, spousal benefits, the family maximum or other provisions of the Social Security rules? What is the impact of your Social Security decision on other decisions, like how do you invest for retirement income or what insurance coverages do you purchase? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Social Security Essentials\" brings your Social Security decisions into the real world and explores the interaction of the various claiming options with the rest of your retirement financial life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Social Security Essentials, you'll find:\u003cbr\u003e*Illustrations to help you understand the timing, calculations, and strategies\u003cbr\u003e*Tips to help you make sure you get the most from your benefits\u003cbr\u003e*Answers to the most difficult questions\u003cbr\u003e*Wisdom from professionals to help you through important decisions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSecurities and advisory services offered through National Planning Corporation (NPC), Member FINRA\/SIPC, a Registered Investment Adviser. Additional advisory services offered through Barber Financial Group (BFG), a Registered Investment Adviser. BFG and NPC are separate and unrelated companies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoe Elsasser is not an employee of NPC.","brand":"Social Security Timing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47079243710704,"sku":"2940148631934","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940148631934_p0.jpg?v=1763706555","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940148631934","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}