Basics

What information do I need to get started?
You will need the following: Exact birthdates of family members Social Security benefits currently being collected Either Social Security benefit estima...
Thu, 18 Jun, 2020 at 10:11 AM
How are inflation rate and nominal rate of return determined and used in MMSS?
We use the inflation rate and the nominal rate of return to determine the real rate of return, which we use as the discount rate to calculate the present va...
Thu, 31 Dec, 2020 at 11:30 AM
Why does the maximum age of life default to 100?
Simply put, because you might not die on time. Average life expectancies work very well for insurance companies with thousands and thousands of customers wh...
Thu, 18 Jun, 2020 at 10:17 AM
How do I change maximum age of life?
Once you've entered data for an individual, you can click on the 'Edit Data' button for that person and change the maximium age of life on the d...
Thu, 18 Jun, 2020 at 10:24 AM
Should I use the break-even date when deciding when to file?
The break-even date is the month the total present value of household benefits received from the maximized strategy ultimately equals or exceeds the total p...
Fri, 8 Sep, 2023 at 10:05 AM
How can I use the software to confirm benefit amounts and avoid clawbacks?
Using the record holder’s covered earnings history, Maximize My Social Security can independently determine existing benefit rates. To determine retirement...
Fri, 27 Oct, 2023 at 11:36 AM
Maximize My Social Security PRO Tutorial
This tutorial provides an overview of using Maximize My Social Security for Financial Advisors
Fri, 28 Jun, 2024 at 8:49 PM