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Can You Count On Social 6.2 percent Social Security tax jumped from $147,000 in The amount you contribute should depend on your
overall financial strategy and your financial needs, so, for
2022 to $160,200 in 2023. And in looking down the road,
Security? further increases in this earnings cap may also help reduce example, you probably shouldn’t put in so much into your
the gap in the trust funds. Increasing the payroll tax is another retirement accounts that you feel significant stress in your
By Sally Sima Stahl possibility for boosting funding to Social Security. monthly cash flow. But when you do get a chance to invest
If you’re getting closer And here’s a political reality: Social Security is a popular more in these accounts, such as when your salary goes up,
to retirement, you might be program and it’s unlikely that any future Congress wants you may want to take advantage of the opportunity.
thinking more about Social to be blamed for reducing benefits. Of course, there are no Ultimately, you should be able to count on Social Security
Security. Specifically, can guarantees, but it seems fair to say that you can reasonably as part of your retirement income. You may want to consult
you count on it to contribute expect some benefits from Social Security when you retire. with a financial professional to determine when taking Social
part of the income you’ll But perhaps the bigger issue is just how much you should Security makes the most sense for you and how you can also
need as a retiree? depend on Social Security for your retirement income. On get the most from your other retirement accounts. You’ll want
There’s been an increase average, Social Security benefits will provide about 30 a retirement income strategy that’s built for the long run.
in alarming language percent of a beneficiary’s preretirement earnings, according This article was written by Edward Jones for use by
surrounding the solvency to the Social Security Administration. But the higher your your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Edward Jones,
of Social Security, but in earnings before you retire, the lower the percentage that will Member SIPC.
reality, its prospects are not nearly as gloomy as you be replaced by Social Security. Edward Jones is a licensed insurance producer in
might have heard. Still, you’ll want to maximize the benefits that are all states and Washington, D.C., through Edward D.
Here’s the story: Under current law, Social Security is available to you — and that means deciding when to start Jones & Co., L.P., and in California, New Mexico and
estimated to exhaust its trust funds by 2035, after which taking Social Security. You can begin as early as 62, but your Massachusetts through Edward Jones Insurance Agency
benefits could be cut by 20 percent, according to the 2022 monthly payments could be as much as 30 percent lower than of California, L.L.C.; Edward Jones Insurance Agency of
Social Security Trustees report. However, the large cost of your normal (or “full”) retirement age, which will likely be New Mexico, L.L.C.; and Edward Jones Insurance Agency
living adjustment (COLA) (8.7 percent) for 2023 could cause between 66 and 67. of Massachusetts, L.L.C.
the trust funds to use up their resources sooner. Even if you were to wait until your full retirement age Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors
But this outlook may represent a worst-case scenario. before collecting Social Security, you’ll also need to draw cannot provide tax advice. You should consult your qualified
For one thing, the cost of the 2023 COLA will be somewhat on other sources of funding. So, while you are still working, tax advisor regarding your situation.
offset by higher taxes on workers contributing to Social it’s a good idea to keep contributing to your IRA and 401(k) Contact us at (561) 748-7600, Sally Sima Stahl, AAMS,
Security. The maximum amount of earnings subject to the or other employer-sponsored retirement plan. 1851 W. Indiantown Road, Ste. 106, Jupiter, FL 33458.
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