Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Get Free Advice on Maximizing Social Security

TD Ameritrade and William Meyer of Kiplinger's Social Security Solutions will be hosting a Webcast today, September 23, at 6 p.m. ET to help people learn how to maximize Social Security benefits. The 60-minute Webcast is free, but you must register in advance to listen to the program (register here).

SEE ALSO: Kiplinger's Social Security Solutions

Meyer will discuss how Social Security works and how retirees can get all the benefits to which they are entitled. By making the right moves, retirees can increase their lifetime benefits by thousands of dollars.

For more information about maximizing Social Security benefits, here's a collection of advice from Kiplinger's:

QUIZ: How Well Do You Know Social Security?
Take our quiz to better understand this federal program, which provides an important piece of most retirees' income.

SLIDE SHOW: 10 Things You Must Know About Social Security
Educate yourself about Social Security to ensure that you claim the maximum amount of benefits to which you are entitled.

Strategies to Boost Your Social Security
Whether you're single or married, waiting to claim your benefits -- even by a year or two -- is likely to pay off in higher benefits over your lifetime.

Mind the Gap if You Delay Benefits
Build an income stream if you plan to retire before you claim Social Security.