The #1 Factor That LOWERS Your Social Security Payment

The #1 Factor That LOWERS Your Social Security Payment

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Publish Date:
13 January, 2026
Category:
Financial Planning
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This video breaks down the key decisions that, if made incorrectly, can permanently reduce your Social Security payment.
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SSA Indexing Factors: https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/COLA/awifactors.html

CHAPTERS
00:00 Video Overview
02:00 Social Security Power Moves
04:29 Social Security Indexing Factors
06:06 AIME
07:58 Bend Points
08:16 35 Years of Work History
08:57 30 Years of Work History
10:46 The Great Equalizer
11:45 Age 67
12:03 Age 62
12:16 Age 70
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Federal Reserve Board Survey of Consumer Finances:
https://www.federalreserve.gov/econres/scfindex.htm
Social Security Administration Application for Benefits
https://secure.ssa.gov/iClaim/rib
Current Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment
https://www.ssa.gov/cola/
Social Security Payment Estimator
https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/retirement/estimator.html

Geoffrey Schmidt, CPA Bio:

Geoff Schmidt is a CPA who specializes in personal financial education for those approaching or in Retirement. He is an award winning author and the Director of the Retirement Ready Academy. Geoff spends 100% of this time on financial education through social media, course and publications.


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