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Ep 163: Social Security Benefit Calculations

Ep 163: Social Security Benefit Calculations

Update: 2025-09-02
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In this episode of the Retire with Peace podcast, host David Zaegel delves into the intricacies of Social Security calculations, focusing on how benefits are determined based on an individual's earnings history. He explains the importance of the highest 35 years of earnings, the adjustment for inflation, and the calculation of the Average Indexed Monthly Earnings (AIME) and Primary Insurance Amount (PIA). Additionally, he discusses spousal benefits and the strategies couples can employ to maximize their Social Security benefits.

 

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Ep 163: Social Security Benefit Calculations

Ep 163: Social Security Benefit Calculations

Dave Zaegel, CPA, CFP