{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Social Security Mistakes to Avoid","description":"Social Security isn\u2019t just a filing decision. It\u2019s a lifetime income strategy. In this episode of the Providence Financial Retirement Show, we &amp;nbsp;break down how Social Security decisions affect not only your monthly check, but your taxes, your spouse\u2019s income, and your long-term financial security. You\u2019ll learn: - Why filing too early can permanently reduce lifetime household income - How survivor benefits really work (and why many widows lose a check) - What spousal benefits mean for couples (and why they\u2019re not automatic) - How recent rule changes may increase benefits for some retirees - Why up to 85% of your Social Security can become taxable - The most common mistakes retirees make, simply because no one explained the system clearly We also share real-life examples of retirees who unknowingly missed benefits for years - not because of bad investing, but because of overlooked planning details. Social Security has more moving parts than most people realize. When coordinated properly with your investments, withdrawals, and taxes, it can become a powerful foundation for retirement income. When it\u2019s not, it can quietly cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars over time. Listen in.&amp;nbsp;  &amp;gt;&amp;gt;&amp;gt;&amp;gt;&amp;gt;&amp;gt;&amp;gt;&amp;gt;&amp;gt;&amp;gt;&amp;gt;&amp;gt;&amp;gt;&amp;gt;&amp;gt;&amp;gt;&amp;gt;&amp;gt;&amp;gt;&amp;gt;&amp;gt;&amp;gt;&amp;gt;&amp;gt;&amp;gt;&amp;gt;&amp;gt;&amp;gt;&amp;gt;&amp;gt;&amp;gt;&amp;gt;&amp;nbsp; LET\u2019S CONNECT Show website: https:\/\/www.providencefinancialpodcast.com Find us at: https:\/\/www.providencefinancialinc.com Get to know Anthony: https:\/\/anthonysaccaro.com Anthony's book: https:\/\/morelifethanmoneybook.com Amazon Author Page: https:\/\/amazon\/author\/anthonysaccaro YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/AnthonySaccaro\/featured Radio: https:\/\/www.providencefinancialradio.com Yelp:  https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/providence-financial-and-insurance-services-inc-woodland-hills Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Providence.FinancialInc\/ Twitter: https:\/\/twitter.com\/AnthonySaccaro LinkedIN: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/anthonysaccaro\/ ","author_name":"Providence Financial Retirement Show with Anthony Saccaro","author_url":"https:\/\/www.providencefinancialpodcast.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40080275\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40080275"}