Two hands holding a Social Security card.

Age-Old Questions | Unlocking Social Security Benefits

September 22, 2023  |  Jamie Bosse, CFP, John G. McGrath  |  1 min read

If you are banking on Social Security to cover all of your expenses in retirement, here’s one word of advice.

Don’t.

Watch the attached video as Jamie Bosse, a certified financial planner and member of Kansas City’s Financial Planning Association, reveals key insights for accessing your Social Security benefits. Learn when you’re eligible to apply and discover strategies to maximize your benefits as part of a balanced retirement plan.

This video is part of “Age-Old Questions,” a collaborative project by Kansas City PBS and Flatland, addressing critical issues for families with aging members. For more retirement planning guidance, visit the KCPBS website, where you’ll find additional resources and insightful reporting on the evolving landscape of aging.

Jamie Bosse (CFP) is a certified financial planner with Aspyre Wealth Partners and a board member of the Greater Kansas City chapter of the Financial Planning Association. John McGrath of Kansas City PBS produced the video.

This video series was made possible with support from the William T. Kemper Foundation, Commerce Bank Trustee, Husch Blackwell and through a partnership with the Financial Planning Association of Kansas City.

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