{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Diving Deep on Social Security decisions with Marsha Mantell (part two)","description":"Diving Deep on Social Security decisions with Marsha Mantell (part two)  In this episode of Something More with Chris Boyd, Chris, and Jeff welcome back Social Security expert and author Marsha Mantell for a deep dive into reallife Social Security case studies. Drawing from her book Social Security: Lightly Toasted, Not Burned, Marsha shares relatable scenarios from single earners and hardworking bluecollar couples to divorced spouses, blended families, and widows navigating complex decisions. Together, they walk through how lifetime earnings, timing, marital history, and survivor benefits shape Social Security outcomes. With humor (yes, the Flintstones and Brady Bunch make an appearance) and practical insight, this episode highlights why assumptions about ages like 62, 65, 70, or even 70\u00bd often miss the mark and why thoughtful planning matters. Whether you are approaching retirement or helping clients prepare, this conversation delivers clarity, strategy, and \u201csomething more\u201d to help you make informed choices about your Social Security benefits. #SocialSecurity #RetirementPlanning #FinancialAdvice #CaseStudies #MarshaMantell #ChrisBoyd #WealthEnhancementGroup #RetirementStrategy #WidowBenefits #SpousalBenefits #FinancialPodcast #SomethingMoreWithChrisBoyd  For more information or to reach TEAM AMR, click the following link:  https:\/\/www.wealthenhancement.com\/advisor-teams\/amr-team  To buy Marcia Mantell\u2019s book, click the link below:  https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/social-security-lightly-toasted-not-burnt-marcia-macdonald-  mantell\/1148852467?ean=9798987424933 &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Something More with Chris Boyd","author_url":"http:\/\/somethingmorewithchrisboyd.libsyn.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40126765\/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\/40126765"}