{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Lesser Known Social Security Facts","description":"  Social Security is a big part of what we discuss with clients on a daily basis because the majority of us will rely on this retirement benefit for income after we\u2019ve stopped working. Despite its importance to planning, there\u2019s a lot that the average person doesn\u2019t know about Social Security.  &amp;nbsp;   Here\u2019s some of what you\u2019ll learn in this episode:   What are work credits and how many do you need?  Some of the rules surrounding spousal benefits and who might benefit.  The conditions for claiming benefits from your ex-spouse.  What is the earnings test and how does it tie into your benefits?  Your Social Security benefits can actually be garnished by the federal government.  &amp;nbsp; Want to get in touch with Mark?&amp;nbsp; https:\/\/retirementhuddle.com\/  mark@howardfinancialgroup.com  888-511-7526  &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The Retirement Huddle","author_url":"http:\/\/retirementhuddle.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/27819888\/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\/27819888"}