Social Security


Ask yourself, do you know where to start claiming your Social Security benefits? Do you know when is the most advantageous time to start? Are you wondering if you may be eligible to someone else’s? All these questions and more will be addressed at the workshop.


Social Security can significantly impact your retirement, yet many individuals are uncertain about how to begin claiming their benefits. Gasaway Investment Advisors is here to assist you with knowledge to help you feel ready when the time comes. By attending this workshop, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of Social Security, including when and how to claim your benefits— whether you are an individual, a surviving spouse, or a divorced spouse. Timing is crucial for maximizing your benefits, and we will explore the optimal moments to make your claim. Join us to demystify the complexities of Social Security and empower yourself for a more secure financial future.


Key statistics about the importance of Social Security are as follows:

About 49% of retirees rely on Social Security for at least 50% of their income, highlighting its importance as a primary source of retirement income.

As of 2023, approximately 67 million Americans receive Social Security benefits, which includes retirees, disabled workers, and survivors.

Social Security helps keep about 22 million Americans out of poverty, significantly reducing the poverty rate among seniors from 40% to around 9% in 2020.

What is Social Security?

  • Social Security is a government program in the United States that provides financial assistance to individuals and families in various circumstances, primarily focused on retirement, disability, and survivor benefits. 
  • It is designed to help people maintain a basic standard of living during times of need.


What is covered in this course?

  • Social Security Benefits
  • Who can receive benefits
  • When you should take your social security
  • Steps to take as a beneficiary
  • Government Health Programs

National Institute on Retirement Security, "The Retirement Savings Crisis: Is It Worse Than We Think?" https://www.nirsonline.org/reports/the-retirement-savings-crisis-is-it-worse-than-we-think/

Social Security Administration (SSA), "Social Security Benefits Overview." https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-0510035.pdf

Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, "Social Security and Poverty Among the Elderly." https://www.cbpp.org/research/social-security/social-security-lifts-more-people-above-the-poverty-line-than-any-other.


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