When is the best time to start receiving Social Security benefits?

The retirement lifestyle is waiting for you, but how/when do you access your social security benefit? In this episode, we're breaking down social security benefits and what you can expect for your retirement to help you plan ahead and prepare for the life you want when you are no longer working.

Check out 3:37 to hear three reasons to receive benefits early and three reasons to wait to help you decide the best plan for you and your retirement income.

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This episode is hosted by KiHo Choi. KiHo graduated in 1986 from the University of California at Berkeley with a degree in Bachelor of Arts in Economic Geography. His major courses of study included Macro and Micro Economics, Investments, Accounting, Real Estate, Statistics, Business Law, Marketing and Financial Planning. KiHo constantly keeps up to date about the current economic situations by attending due diligence conferences, meeting with mutual fund managers, and completing at least 60 hours a year of continuing education in Financial Planning and Insurance course work.

He is licensed as a Registered Representative through Securities America, Inc. He also holds the FINRA Series 7: General Securities Rep., NASAA Series 63: Uniform State Law, NASAA Series 65: Uniform Investment Advisor, and is licensed as a Life and Disability Insurance Agent with the State of California. Prior to joining Haussmann Financial in 1996, KiHo underwent an extensive two-year financial advisor training program at Merrill Lynch in Santa Monica, California. He completed the program at the top of his class and was voted by his peers as "Most Likely to Succeed as a Financial Planner."

KiHo specializes in the field of Retirement Planning and Asset Management utilizing top professional money managers. He believes that integrity, dedication, and being proactive are essential qualities in providing excellent service to his clients. Because of KiHo's communication skills, accessibility, and attention to detail, he has expanded his business through referrals. For those who are considering retirement, he continues to conduct Retirement Planning Workshops throughout Southern California.

Visit our website www.haussmannfinancial.com if would like to know more about Haussmann Financial or call us at (800)773-8700 to schedule an appointment with one of our advisors.

Securities offered through Securities America, Inc.; A Registered Broker/Dealer; Member FINRA/SIPC, Trudy Haussmann, Registered Representative, CA Insurance License #0756590, KiHo Choi, Registered Representative, CA Insurance License #0B77761, Pat Danly, Registered Representative, CA Insurance License #0F88078, John Dunphy, Registered Representative, CA Insurance License #0B73679, Dominica Henderson, Registered Representative, CA Insurance License #0F46549, Advisory services offered through Haussmann Financial, Inc. a Registered Investment Advisor. Haussmann Financial and the Securities America companies are separate entities.