About the Course
Introduction
This course will delve into effective approaches for maximizing Social Security benefits and comprehending the fundamental aspects of Medicare. This comprehensive session will feature two distinguished experts who will unravel the intricacies of Social Security and Medicare, offering invaluable advice on identifying opportunities, addressing potential shortfalls, and recognizing the need for additional support.
Description
Social Security is a life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement income benefit earned during your working years. One out of four Americans relies on some assistance—61 million. The average American depends on Social Security for 40-60% of supplemental retirement income and 30% rely on this for most or all of their retirement income. There are almost 2,800 different regulations that oversee Social Security. Social Security employees are directed to only answer questions but cannot legally give advice.
With proper planning, individuals or couples can potentially see an $8,000 to over $30,000 a year increase in annual retirement income.
Every situation is different. Some clients are or have been married or are widowed; others work for entities not covered by Social Security; factor in minor children, and they too may be eligible for important benefits as well. Planning opportunities and recommendations vary based on each individual's life and financial situation.
Listen as our panel of experts dissects these intricate subjects using real life scenarios, offering actionable tips and guidance to optimize Social Security benefits and navigate the essentials of Medicare.
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BARBRI is a NASBA CPE sponsor and this 110-minute webinar is accredited for 2.0 CPE credits.
Date + Time
- event
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
- schedule
1:00 p.m. ET./10:00 a.m. PT
I. Navigating the Social Security landscape
II. The impact of timing
III. Tailoring answers to individual situations
IV. Social Security in the family context
V. Medicare overview
The panel will cover these and other critical issues:
- Strategies to maximize Social Security retirement income
- The nexus between elected retirement age and overall contributions
- An overview of Medicare and recent changes
- Vital insights for grandparents undertaking full-time care of their grandchild
Learning Objectives
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Identify common Social Security planning strategies
- Ascertain when a client may qualify for additional benefits
- Determine steps necessary for Social Security eligibility
- Decide an appropriate retirement age to draw Social Security
- Field of Study:
- Level of Knowledge:
- Advance Preparation: None
- Teaching Method: Seminar/Lecture
- Delivery Method: Group-Internet (via computer)
- Attendance Monitoring Method: Attendance is monitored electronically via a participant's PIN and through a series of attendance verification prompts displayed throughout the program
- Prerequisite:
Three years+ business or public firm experience preparing complex tax forms and schedules, supervising other preparers or accountants. Specific knowledge and understanding of individual income taxation, including itemized deductions, individual income tax credits, net operating loss limitations including carrybacks and carryforwards.
BARBRI, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of Accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE Credits. Complaints regarding registered sponsons may be submitted to NASBA through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.
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