How Social Security "Bend Points" Help You Get a Bigger Check

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  • Опубликовано: 5 июл 2024
  • This video shows you exactly how social security income break points, called bend points, help people with modest incomes get a larger social security payment.
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    Holy Schmidt Book Club:
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    Social Security Bend Points Worksheet
    holyschmidt.com/bendpoint
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    Free "Retirement Ready" Checklist:
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    Federal Reserve Board Survey of Consumer Finances:
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    Social Security Administration Application for Benefits
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    Current Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment
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    Social Security Payment Estimator
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  • @globetrotting2628
    @globetrotting2628 2 года назад +17

    Thanks for all this information laid out in an easy-to-understand grid. I always wondered how social security payments were calculated.

  • @marybartaczewicz1961
    @marybartaczewicz1961 2 года назад +5

    Happy New Year

  • @esthermcgough3995
    @esthermcgough3995 2 года назад +3

    Enjoy Florida. HAPPY NEW YEAR

  • @carolb6581
    @carolb6581 2 года назад +6

    My ongoing, heartfelt gratitude for you! Happy, happy New Year!
    So looking forward to your recommendation of books!

  • @darkstar7742
    @darkstar7742 2 года назад +3

    Congrats. And continue the good work. Have been enjoying your channel this past year.

  • @williammccaslin8527
    @williammccaslin8527 2 года назад +6

    I would like to say a big THANK YOU, for all you brought to your channel. Between you an Devin Carrol an the Wisdom Investor, all 3 of you brought out info that helped me to make a decision to retire, plus Covid helped also. Didnt want to get it an be in the hospital or dead by being 2500 miles from home, no covid an retired so life is good. BTW how do you like Fla. Thx for the vid

  • @jpturner171
    @jpturner171 2 года назад +5

    Thank you for the education in 2021!
    Looking forward to your classes in 2022 and your book club!
    happy New Year to everyone!🎉
    Semper Fi!👍🏽🇺🇸

  • @pamelaalston4178
    @pamelaalston4178 2 года назад +4

    Happy New Year!!!!!

  • @johncorpora3573
    @johncorpora3573 2 года назад +1

    Thank you and Happy New Year!

  • @MC-bw5fc
    @MC-bw5fc 2 года назад +1

    Thanks again Jeff for all the great info. Have a great 2022 🥳

  • @loriwoehrle8887
    @loriwoehrle8887 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for your generous spirit! Enjoy the beach

  • @lcee6592
    @lcee6592 2 года назад +1

    More great information that's greatly appreciated!! Happy New Year Sir! Stay healthy and enjoy the vacation!

  • @vinnyg2619
    @vinnyg2619 2 года назад +1

    Geoff, thanks for all the videos!
    Have a Healthy and Happy New Year!

  • @annlynch593
    @annlynch593 2 года назад +1

    Thank you. Love your videos and the level of detail. Happy New Year!

  • @patrickmchargue7122
    @patrickmchargue7122 2 года назад +3

    A clear & concise explanation. Thank you.

  • @tmusa2002
    @tmusa2002 2 года назад +2

    Congrats, Jeff. I feel so much more knowledge about investing for retirement! Always happy to see a notification that you’ve uploaded a new video. Enjoy the R&R and Happy New Year!

  • @johngfishing8814
    @johngfishing8814 2 года назад +1

    Happy New Year! I discovered your channel in 2021, and I’m looking forward to another great year with your advice. Enjoy your well deserved rest and relaxation on the beach.

  • @barbiec4312
    @barbiec4312 2 года назад

    Thank you so much Geoff. Happy New Year.

  • @gigismalley
    @gigismalley 2 года назад

    Your videos have given me hope as a modest earner who was a stay at home mom for many years. Happy New. Enjoy the beach.

  • @gregmccarthy3213
    @gregmccarthy3213 2 года назад

    Thanks for another informative video, happy 2022. Looking forward to the book club.

  • @johnsanders3877
    @johnsanders3877 2 года назад

    Thank you for this great content Geoff! I have learned a lot from you over the past year or more and I look forward to more and increasing content this year!

  • @patriciariddle2997
    @patriciariddle2997 2 года назад +2

    That was an amazing explanation. Sometimes it all seems so complicated. I just turned 65 and I am hoping to keep working until my full benefits at 66 and four months. I appreciate all the good advice in an easy to understand manner.

  • @davidgeorge2486
    @davidgeorge2486 2 года назад

    Thank You! Happy New Yr, enjoy your beach time, Stay Safe!

  • @lroberts4162
    @lroberts4162 2 года назад

    Happy 2022! Congratulations on your success. I enjoy your videos.

  • @jonathantalsma2935
    @jonathantalsma2935 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for all the great advice.

  • @southernbelle007
    @southernbelle007 2 года назад

    You have been amazing and so helpful to me in making decisions - thank you so very much. Enjoy your FL r&r time, and a most happy new year ahead for you and yours!

  • @beezneez2056
    @beezneez2056 2 года назад +1

    Happy New Year (2022) Jeff! Thank you for all you do. I wish you and your loved ones good health, happiness, safety, and success in the coming year. 😊🙏

  • @jeffreyallen1290
    @jeffreyallen1290 2 года назад

    You've done an excellent job with these videos. Thank You! And Happy New Year!

  • @hjahansouz
    @hjahansouz 2 года назад

    Thank you so much for all the information you provide! Happy New Year!

  • @jimwolfe4286
    @jimwolfe4286 2 года назад +1

    Thank you very much for these Great Videos !.........Have a Happy and Healthy New Year !!.....

  • @bonniebell127
    @bonniebell127 2 года назад +2

    Hi Geoff, been watching your videos for about 5 months now and I love, love, love, all of your information. I’m planning on retiring in March 2022, so I’ll be watching for years to come. Your information has been extremely helpful and you really make it easy to understand the rules for SS. Thank you and best wishes for a Happy and Healthy New Year to you and all your viewers. B

  • @lauriestrong9972
    @lauriestrong9972 2 года назад +1

    Enjoy the beach 🏖 I’ll be looking forward to your book club and videos. You have helped me plan my future and calm my anxiety. Thank You and Congratulations 🎊🎉🍾

  • @susanmarie4891
    @susanmarie4891 2 года назад

    My husband and I look forward to the book club. Happy New Year!

  • @davidlengenfelder4178
    @davidlengenfelder4178 2 года назад

    Thanks for all you do educating us!

  • @keithholloway5272
    @keithholloway5272 2 года назад

    Great information as always! Thank you!😎

  • @leguirerj
    @leguirerj 2 года назад +2

    Happy New Year!!!

  • @shirleyruth55
    @shirleyruth55 2 года назад

    Happy New Year!! Thanks for your videos; looking forward to more of your videos in 2022!

  • @ericawalling2716
    @ericawalling2716 2 года назад

    Thank you for the information. Happy New Year! Enjoy Florida 😊

  • @jasrfjr
    @jasrfjr 2 года назад

    Great video. Thanks for all your information.

  • @patriciamoore3166
    @patriciamoore3166 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for your time and energy each week. I am looking forward to the book club!

  • @bellagirlgirl8827
    @bellagirlgirl8827 2 года назад +1

    You are like the Great Oz--except that you're not an imposter--when you pull back the curtain and reveal the many truths about SS. Thanks for helping the wee folk (that's me) understand this enormous mystery!

  • @cramerhaas6890
    @cramerhaas6890 2 года назад

    Happy New Year. Thoroughly enjoy your videos. Hope the weather is cooperating and enjoy the view.

  • @lynnew6536
    @lynnew6536 2 года назад

    Happy New Year to you and your family Geoff. Thank your for so many informative videos in 2021. You helped me make my way to retirement a couple of weeks ago. I like to always be informed when facing the unknown and appreciate your content. I am looking forward to more videos as well as your new book club. Enjoy that well deserved break!!

  • @bobshaw8112
    @bobshaw8112 2 года назад

    It looks like you are on the west coast of Florida... in love there and love it! Thanks for all you're input and congrats on the RUclips success. Looking forward to what 2022 brings. Wishing you and yours a happy, joyous and safe new year.

  • @msmiller57
    @msmiller57 2 года назад +13

    Happy New Year Geoff! Been watching for awhile now and I really like your measured approach to these videos. Retirement is just around the corner for me and I feel much better prepared to navigate it thanks to you and your valuable content. Here's hoping we can all have a happy, healthy and prosperous 2022.

  • @t20837
    @t20837 2 года назад

    Happy New Year, Geoff! Thank you for sharing all your knowledge! Enjoy your well deserved rest! My husband and I are retiring on 12/30/2022… needless to say, your wisdom is a valuable resource!!! Wishing you joy and peace this year!

  • @MountainGirlwIPA
    @MountainGirlwIPA 2 года назад

    Thank you for all the very helpful information!

  • @JJoeisCooking
    @JJoeisCooking 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for this information. Since I have under 40 credits, this gives me some more knowledge about the system.

  • @phmiii
    @phmiii 2 года назад +1

    Happy New Year!

  • @ciskokidd5980
    @ciskokidd5980 2 года назад

    Happy new year. Wonderful informative production, good or not this type of information is so nice to know. Thank you for your time..

  • @jimduffy9773
    @jimduffy9773 2 года назад +2

    Enjoy that beach. I'll be retiring soon and have really enjoyed your content.

  • @jims408
    @jims408 2 года назад

    Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. As one who is getting closing in on retirement, the information you present is very helpful and enlightening.

  • @timswain772
    @timswain772 2 года назад

    We have just recently discovered your channel, it has been very informative so far. We will be in the retirement mode in one year, looking forward to the book club.
    Thank you

  • @steveconly4811
    @steveconly4811 2 года назад

    I enjoy your channel, thank you for sharing!

  • @JuanMartinez-kn2qs
    @JuanMartinez-kn2qs 2 года назад

    Thank you for your blessings

  • @stephanieo9844
    @stephanieo9844 2 года назад

    God bless and keep you and your family. Continue to be great educator .

  • @stephenharper6638
    @stephenharper6638 2 года назад

    Best video on this I've seen!

  • @JAMMER1040
    @JAMMER1040 2 года назад

    Happy New Year to you too Geoff…🎉

  • @audiophileman7047
    @audiophileman7047 2 года назад +1

    Cheers, Geoff and Happy New Year to you and your family! Thank you for the informative videos you put out in 2021. In 2022 I will retire from my current job, but I won't collect SS for at least 4 years. It will initially be a time of upheaval for me, because I will be moving and settling a bunch of things. Once those things are settled, I will pursue some artistic dreams. I look forward to seeing some of your new videos this year, and the book club sounds interesting. I will especially watch any videos you may wish to make on how to better play guitar in your later years of life. 😊

  • @ReverendBenJones
    @ReverendBenJones 2 года назад

    Happy New Year to you and your family Geoff, wishing you good health, happiness & prosperity. I always advise my clients to look at your videos and I usually share constantly on social media’s & LinkedIn.
    Best regards.

  • @dlg5485
    @dlg5485 2 года назад

    I have really enjoyed watching your videos and I greatly appreciate your positive and helpful attitude. I am so glad I discovered this channel in 2021. 🍾CHEERS 🍾to many more years of insightful analysis!

  • @rob8482
    @rob8482 2 года назад

    Thanks for the great information!

  • @terryadams1830
    @terryadams1830 2 года назад

    Welcome to Florida Geoff! I hope you enjoy your stay!

  • @lindsayjohnston7465
    @lindsayjohnston7465 2 года назад

    Love channel keep up the great work

  • @daveschmarder-1950
    @daveschmarder-1950 2 года назад +11

    Hi Geoff. A very happy new year to you too. 2021 is much improved over 2020. I got all my shots. I had a great year in the markets too. Next year, I'm working on better tax efficiency as my relatively small RMD is starting. My tip is that I write a personal blog. Every now and again I go back and read what my financial thoughts were at the time. Helps keep me on track. Looking forward to more frequent videos from you. They are useful and pleasantly presented.

  • @richardc488
    @richardc488 2 года назад +1

    Thank you Schmidty, thanks for all the advice last year,based on your guidance I came in at 34.3% returns last year :)

  • @johnnelson3222
    @johnnelson3222 2 года назад

    Welcome to Florida! Have a relaxing vacation.

  • @adsrentals
    @adsrentals 2 года назад +4

    Thank you for your honest explanations!! I have recommended some of my younger co-workers to learn about retirement, inflation and economic impacts...which I include you as part of a rounded education of economics. My CPA decades ago kept encouraging putting money away in IRA's. My question to him was "why would I defer my tax liability to the future where I don't know what the rate would be?" It frustrated him a bit that I would rather pay the tax today, invest the remainder the way I wanted. Today he understands because I have 13 properties free and clear, which are creating a residual income for me, I hope to retire in 2022 with adding my employer's sponsored IRA and SSI to my portfolio. Sometimes foregoing a small tax incentive for a much larger return in the long run is worth the pain. A person needs to assess how much sacrifice they are willing to endure. Have a wonderful 2022, looking forward to more information, we are never too old to learn something new.

  • @SandfordSmythe
    @SandfordSmythe 2 года назад

    These are very good presentations. You can tell by the quality of the comments.

  • @Jamie-dz8dg
    @Jamie-dz8dg 2 года назад

    Happy new year, Geoff. Hope you enjoyed our Florida beaches despite the rampant "flu" numbers. Looking forward to more content in 2022 as my wife and I plan for early retirement.

  • @garyschlagel995
    @garyschlagel995 2 года назад +1

    THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEOS, I ENJOY THEM! I CAN FULLY RETIRE ON MARCH 1ST 2022, BUT MY WIFE HAS TO WORK ONE MORE YEAR, SO I WILL WORK ALONG WITH HER FOR ONE MORE YEAR! THANKS! HOPE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HAVE A GREAT NEW YEAR! GODBLESS!

  • @davidsiemer7578
    @davidsiemer7578 2 года назад

    Good work Jeff 👍

  • @jeffhawkins7394
    @jeffhawkins7394 Год назад

    Thank you

  • @2kool42
    @2kool42 2 года назад +1

    Holly Schmidt!!!!!. I never knew about Social Security bend points. Thank you for a clear explanation. Another shocker I got when I hit retirement was the effect of your prior two years earnings on the Medicare penalty and the prescription. The Medicare earnings tables are much different from the Federal Income Tax tables and with retirement bonuses and other unplanned payouts that can happen at retirement an individual can be stuck with several years of Medicare and prescription penalties.

  • @stuartclubb4302
    @stuartclubb4302 2 года назад +3

    "From each according to his ability, to each according to his need", comrade. ;-)

    • @davidreidenberg9941
      @davidreidenberg9941 2 года назад

      No, it’s no different than the graduated income tax. If someone is really mega wealthy the benefit is so little that they probably don’t even bother to collect.

  • @norm4332
    @norm4332 2 года назад +2

    Great presentation. Now I can show this to my brother who makes around $25,000.00 and complains about "SOCIALISM" and that he is entitled to ALL that money as he paid in the amount he will be getting.

  • @bretyoung1869
    @bretyoung1869 2 года назад

    That was very interesting and shocking !! Enjoy your explanation Jeff.
    Happy New Year 🎆

  • @GREEKGODDESSFLA
    @GREEKGODDESSFLA 2 года назад

    Ok! Love Florida....that's why I moved there from up North

  • @kensnedegar5925
    @kensnedegar5925 2 года назад

    Enjoy the beach and have a Happy New Year and pray everyday for a better day

  • @davidc1961utube
    @davidc1961utube 2 года назад +2

    The big takeaway is that if you have less than 35 years of employment, every year you work replaces a ZERO. That is a huge motivation for me to work a couple more years in the US.

  • @tomhenry4993
    @tomhenry4993 2 года назад

    Great channel!

  • @rbnhood39
    @rbnhood39 2 года назад

    I hope you have the happiest of a new year.

  • @MILGEO
    @MILGEO 2 года назад +2

    Happy New Year! I don't really make a big deal about the exact time change and have even missed it entirely some years. I do kind of evaluate the entire year as a whole. In many ways I was happy to see 2020 go. But all in all I don't think 2021 was better! Except for portfolio returns (which don't seem to make sense), I think 2021 was a much worse year for the country, the people that passed unexpectedly, and just in general for me personally. I hope 2022 will be better, but realize it could always be worse!
    I'm glad to hear you'll be putting out more video's as I always look forward to new ones and I hope your books will be available on Audible. I haven't kept up that account but I'm seriously considering getting it again since the last book I bought seems to be read in 2 page intervals so far.

  • @johntomasso3314
    @johntomasso3314 2 года назад

    A very Happy New Year to you and your family.
    I found your channel at some point during 2021 and I am glad I did.
    The information you convey is exactly what I need as I seek to educate myself on the system I will be using in the coming years. I'm 62.
    One thing I would love to see you touch on at some point is Social Security Disability, how it works and how people transition from it to "regular" Social Security.
    My spouse is long-term disabled and is approaching FRA, and I am just wondering how this all plays out, with particular interest in how spousal benefits would change her situation. I was the higher earner over the course of our careers. It's not easy to get info from the SSA as you probably know all too well.
    Best wishes for a prosperous and healthy 2022, and thank you.

  • @DeborahCaldwell77
    @DeborahCaldwell77 2 года назад

    Well That was very interesting

  • @9liveslisa
    @9liveslisa 2 года назад +1

    Makes my head spin! lol! I'll take whatever I get. I'm waiting until I'm 70. 5 more years to go.

  • @michaelfay8660
    @michaelfay8660 2 года назад +2

    Thanks Jeff and have a happy healthy new year I'm thinking about signing up for SS in 2022 but my full retirement age is still two years away from now 66 .5 but tomorrow is not guaranteed

  • @jameswitte5676
    @jameswitte5676 2 года назад

    Happy New Year and hoping 2022 is a big improvement over the last 2 years. I’m not sure how you would accomplish this but I would like a comprehensive presentation about maximizing your total wealth in retirement. Social security; spousal social security; traditional and Roth IRA’s, IRA conversions and IRA RMD’s. These sources of income, their timing and tax implications are all intertwined. You have to look at the big picture and maximize what is best for you.
    Also, I’m starting to look at social security differently. Rather than trying to maximize the total amount I receive, I’m beginning to think of it as an insurance policy to protect me from outliving my assets. As a parent the MOST important thing I can do for my children is to make sure they never have to financially support me.

  • @marksweet4077
    @marksweet4077 2 года назад

    Enjoy your vacation. I live here.

  • @bobl6329
    @bobl6329 2 года назад

    Thank you again for your time and knowledge making these videos!
    Happy New Year, and have a fantastic vacation.
    I also wonder if you would mind if I post to my Facebook about your videos? I have a fairly small group of friends and family I would like to recommend your videos too, and some, due to distance it is the easy way to communicate.
    Thank you

  • @victorialee5079
    @victorialee5079 2 года назад

    Thank you for yr videos, I watched several. just have a question, if I claim my social security a few months passed my birthday, will I get my back pay for the months prior to my birthday?

  • @timothybecker8605
    @timothybecker8605 2 года назад +1

    The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins. Easy read, puts retirement planning into perspective. Figured, since you took the time to answer my question I would say thank you in my own way. A fellow government retire suggested this book to me and I am very thankful to him as well.

  • @williamkirkland7780
    @williamkirkland7780 2 года назад

    Request a bend point chart information, please. Thanks

  • @MrMaziar58
    @MrMaziar58 2 года назад

    In June 2020
    I decided to apply for my early retirement benefits through the Swiss embassy in Tehran since there's no diplomatic relations and since then I'm still waiting
    All I heard was the application was received by the proper authorities in Frankfort Germany and Baltimore office!
    ** I'll be 64 and soon 65
    Even though my early withdrawals are 30% lesser then full age benefits!!

  • @norm4332
    @norm4332 2 года назад

    Jeff,
    Question. Planned on retirement in Portugal. They recently started taxing Social Security at 10%. If I pay this will it be available as a tax credit against my US tax returns ?

  • @richardnowacki2869
    @richardnowacki2869 2 года назад

    Good morning
    Do you have a video on how much the social security calculator will be off if I wait 8 months before taking the payout without working to reach 65? So the last 8 months I will not be earning any money.

  • @engranger
    @engranger 2 года назад

    Always look forward to your videos. Retirement is coming fast! Is there a typo? Should be: first $12,288, Next $61,776 and Last $72,936, not Last $85,224?

  • @JMZ230
    @JMZ230 2 года назад

    If the monthly amount on your worksheet is different then Social Securities, what do you do then?

  • @sambillings8688
    @sambillings8688 2 года назад

    Thank you! My husband and I are hopefully retiring in a few years. We've been preparing, but I still feel unsure. I'm looking for ward to your book club. :)

  • @johnscott2746
    @johnscott2746 2 года назад +1

    While the percentages are fixed by law the amounts that the percentages are figured on change each year and are fixed for each person in the year they turn 62.