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Mary Beth Franklin is a certified financial planner and award-winning personal finance journalist. She is widely recognized for her expertise in Social Security and retirement income planning, contributing regularly to financial publications and speaking at industry events.
Known for: Your Retirement Salary: The Money You Need to Live the Life You Want
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Your Retirement Salary: The Money You Need to Live the Life You Want
This book provides practical guidance on how to turn retirement savings into a reliable income stream. It explains strategies for maximizing Social Security benefits, managing investments, and planning for healthcare and taxes in retirement. The author, a certified financial planner and journalist, offers clear advice to help readers create a sustainable 'retirement paycheck' that supports their desired lifestyle.
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Understanding the Sources of Your Retirement Income
The first step in building a retirement salary is understanding the multiple sources from which that income can flow. No single source is enough for most people; rather, it is the combination of Social Security, employer pensions (if any), personal retirement accounts, and taxable savings that forms...
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Maximizing Social Security Benefits and Coordinating Spousal Strategies
Social Security is often the single most valuable asset a retiree owns, yet it is frequently misunderstood or claimed too early. The decision of when and how to claim can dramatically shape your long-term financial security. I stress this in nearly every conversation I have with clients: delay can b...
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About Mary Beth Franklin
Mary Beth Franklin is a certified financial planner and award-winning personal finance journalist. She is widely recognized for her expertise in Social Security and retirement income planning, contributing regularly to financial publications and speaking at industry events.
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Mary Beth Franklin is a certified financial planner and award-winning personal finance journalist. She is widely recognized for her expertise in Social Security and retirement income planning, contributing regularly to financial publications and speaking at industry events.
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