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Retirement Roadmap
Is your retirement plan rock solid? At MasterPlan Retirement Consultants, we specialize in constructing retirement plans designed to meet the challenges you could face in the course of a 20, 25 or 30-year retirement - or longer. Our tax planning, income planning, Social Security maximization, estate planning, healthcare planning, pension maximization, long-term care planning and other strategies are designed to maximize your retirement savings and income, while minimizing taxes and protecting your assets from outside forces that can disrupt your retirement.
On this podcast, we share videos about the issues retirees face.
Advisory services offered through MasterPlan Retirement Consultants, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor in the state of Georgia. Insurance, tax and commodities services offered through Fricks and Associates, Inc. dba MasterPlan Retirement Consultants. The aforementioned are affiliated companies.
Retirement Roadmap
Beyond the Check: Reimagining Retirement When Social Security Isn't Enough
Social Security has reached a milestone with the average check surpassing $2,000 monthly for the first time in June 2025, but this achievement highlights serious concerns about retirement security in America.
• Maximum benefit for those claiming at age 70 will be $5,108 per month
• Social Security was designed to replace only about 40% of pre-retirement income
• Cost of living adjustments are designed to lag behind actual inflation rates
• Nearly 90% of people over 65 receive benefits, with 40% relying on it for half their income
• One in seven seniors depend on Social Security for over 90% of their income
• The U.S. has the highest elder poverty rate among G7 countries
• Social Security Trust Fund projected to be depleted by 2032-2033
• Without congressional action, benefits could be cut by approximately 21%
• Women are especially vulnerable due to lower lifetime earnings and longer lifespans
• Healthcare costs continue to rise dramatically for retirees
Schedule a complimentary consultation at masterplanretire.com or call 770-980-9262 to discuss your retirement concerns and get a personalized analysis of your financial situation.
Have a topic or question you'd like Mark and Evan to address in a future episode? Email us at info@masterplanretire.com or call 770-980-9262.
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Advisory services offered through MasterPlan Retirement Consultants, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor in the state of Georgia. Insurance, tax and commodities services offered through Fricks and Associates, Inc. dba MasterPlan Retirement Consultants. The aforementioned are affiliated companies.