{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"6 Reasons Why Delaying Social Security Might Hurt Your Retirement","description":"Most experts say the smartest Social Security move is to wait until age 70 to claim. On paper, the logic seems simple\u2014delay claiming, and you\u2019ll lock in a larger monthly check for life. But here\u2019s what's interesting: only about 10% of Americans actually wait that long. \ud83e\udd2f Nearly one-third claim Social Security at 62, and the majority file before full retirement age.&amp;nbsp; So are millions of retirees making a huge mistake\u2026 or is the conventional wisdom missing something? In today\u2019s episode, I\u2019m sharing findings from a new research paper showing why delaying until 70 isn\u2019t always the clear-cut, no-brainer strategy it\u2019s made out to be. *** SCHEDULE A (FREE) RETIREMENT STRATEGY MEETING: My team and I have guided hundreds of families across the U.S. through retirement\u2019s biggest challenges over the last two decades. The result? Smarter tax strategies, better investment decisions, and a more confident retirement. If you\u2019re seeking clarity and a proven retirement planning process, we\u2019d be honored to help. \ud83d\udc49&amp;nbsp;Schedule a Complimentary Strategy Session *** EPISODE RESOURCES: \u2192 &amp;nbsp;Grab the Episode Show Notes \u2192&amp;nbsp;Join the Stay Wealthy Retirement Newsletter \u2192&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Learn About the Total Retirement System\u2122 ","author_name":"Stay Wealthy Retirement Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.youstaywealthy.com\/podcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38516765\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/00b964\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/38516765"}