Maximizing Social Security

Schedule

Thu Jul 23 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

Athens-Clarke County Library | Athens, GA

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One Decision Could Affect Your Retirement Income for the Rest of Your Life

When should you claim Social Security?

At 62? At your full retirement age? Should you wait until 70?

The answer is not the same for everyone—and the decision you make could affect the income you receive for years to come.

Join us for Maximizing Social Security: How to Make a More Informed Claiming Decision, a free educational event designed to help you better understand your Social Security options before making one of the most important retirement decisions of your life.

This is not about telling everyone to claim early or telling everyone to wait. It is about helping you understand the factors that may matter to your personal decision.


During This Event, You’ll Learn:

• How claiming early, at full retirement age, or later may affect your monthly benefit

• Important factors to consider before deciding when to claim

• How spousal and survivor benefits work

• Social Security considerations for married couples

• Common claiming mistakes that may affect retirement income

• Questions to ask before making your decision

• How Social Security may fit into your broader retirement-income picture


This Event Is Especially Helpful If You:

• Are within 10 years of retirement

• Are approaching Social Security eligibility

• Are already retired but still have questions about your options

• Are married and want to better understand how your decisions may affect each other

• Have been widowed or have questions about survivor benefits

• Are helping a parent or loved one prepare for retirement


Why Attend?

You have worked for years to earn your Social Security benefits. You deserve the opportunity to understand your options before making a decision that could affect your financial future.

Come with your questions. Bring your spouse, a family member, or a friend who is also preparing for retirement.

This event is educational, practical, and designed to help you leave with greater clarity about the questions you should be asking before you claim.


Event Details

Wednesday, July 23, 2026

6:00 PM

Doors open at 5:30 PM.

2025 Baxter Street
Athens, GA 30606


Registration Is Required

This is a free educational event, but seating is limited and advance registration is required.

Reserve your seat today—and consider registering with the person who may be part of your retirement decisions.

Know your options. Ask better questions. Make a more informed decision about your future.

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Where is it happening?

Athens-Clarke County Library, 2025 Baxter Street, Athens, United States

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