Big Picture Retirement

In this episode, we address Joe’s question about how claiming Social Security benefits early can reduce withdrawals from retirement accounts and potentially lead to greater long-term growth. Joe shares his calculation comparing the cumulative Social Security benefit difference with the investment growth of withdrawals saved by filing early. Is he onto something, or is there a missing piece? Tune in to explore how Social Security timing fits into a Big Picture retirement strategy and hear our take on Joe’s approach. If you’re thinking, "I love the Big Picture Retirement podcast!” please consider rating and reviewing this show! This helps us support more people -- just like you -- move toward a confident retirement. Just scroll down to the “ratings and reviews” section, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We add new content every week, and if you’re not following, y