Social Security is the backbone of retirement for millions of Americans, but big changes may be coming. In this episode, we dive into the recently released proposal to raise the full retirement age to 69 and what it means for your benefits, your future, and your financial security.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

0:00 – Intro

0:52 – The proposed change and potential impacts

4:30 – The potential 40% reduction in benefits

6:32 – Proactive planning and the need for change

12:46 – Talking to a professional who understands Social Security

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Call: 800-779-4592

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As the end of November approaches, it’s a great time to take a closer look at your financial plans and make any necessary tweaks to prepare for the year ahead. That’s why this week, Jude and Marc are sharing some financial items that you should be thinking about as the year winds down. Whether it’s reviewing your retirement contributions, exploring tax-saving strategies like QCDs, or tax-loss harvesting, let's make sure you're finishing the year on a high note.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

0:00 – Intro

0:48 – The importance of tax loss harvesting

4:55 – Maximizing retirement contributions

8:23 – Optimizing tax brackets

10:29 – Charitable contributions and QCDs

12:41 – End of year savings and HSAs

16:02 – Bunching deductions

Get the "What Issues Should I Consider Before The End Of The Year?" Guide here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-uGZpXb4KdavKB2JEjolQot5xYIdZ7EM/view?usp=sharing

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Website: https://centrusfs.com/podcast/

Call: 800-779-4592

Schedule your complimentary review with Jude: https://calendly.com/centruscalendar-/30min

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We talk about the ticking tax time bomb a lot on this show regarding the national deficit. It’s a reality we are faced with, and while it sounds scary, there are action steps that you can take to minimize the impact of potential future tax increases on you.

In this episode, Jude and Marc explore how tax efficiency funnels can be utilized to optimize your financial strategy and mitigate the risks associated with these rising taxes. Jude breaks down the three tax funnels- the pre-tax funnel, the post-tax funnel, and the tax-advantaged funnel- and discusses the benefits and drawbacks of each.

With the Tax Cut and Jobs Act set to expire in 2025, the window for taking advantage of current low tax rates may be closing. It’s important to strategize now and prepare for the potential changes ahead.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

0:00 – Intro

5:06 – The pre-tax funnel

7:05 – The post-tax funnel

8:37 – The tax-advantaged funnel

9:01 – Real-world example

13:24 – Potential expiry of the Tax Cut and Jobs Act

15:17 – Action steps you can take

Connect:

Website: https://centrusfs.com/podcast/

Call: 800-779-4592

Schedule your complimentary review with Jude: https://calendly.com/centruscalendar-/30min

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOyRZhgLenTC49qNZH9mEuQ/