There’s no question Social Security is a hot button issue right now, especially with news that in 2026, there will be a 2.8% increase in social security benefits.
I just celebrated the big 6-0 (!) If you’re in the same boat, this next episode of The Women’s Eye Podcast with me, your host Stacey Gualandi, and financial expert Catherine Scrivano, is for YOU!
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Now is the time to learn all about social security benefits so you can make the right decision about your future income after retirement.
“There are a lot of choices to make, and if your goal is to maximize Social Security—whether that’s a matter of how much you got to collect over your lifetime, or your monthly income now—you really have to be thoughtful and strategic about it, and understand what all the choices are.”
Catherine Scrivano
Catherine is our special financial contributor to The Women’s Eye Podcast for our signature Building Money Power series.
As it sometimes can be overwhelming, Catherine advises the FIRST steps include finding out:
- How to calculate your benefit
- What benefits there are and when to apply
- How to use the greatest resource: SSA.GOV
Catherine says if you are inclined, this is a place where a financial planner or professional can really earn their keep.
In our conversation, we discuss Social Security (SSA), which is celebrating its 90th anniversary, and these important topics:
- How to understand eligibility
- What is full retirement age (FRA)
- What’s the primary insurance amount (PIA)
- What questions to ask upfront
She emphasizes that it’s important to take social security very seriously…look at options, understand choices, and make strategic decisions!
“I’m asked so often, ’At what age should I start collecting Social Security?’ My knee-jerk response is to ask, ‘What are you going to do with the money?’”
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