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Matthew R. Harris (aka Safe Money Matt)

Safe Money Weekly - 04.18.25


Happy Friday Reader!

Below is a weekly recap of my most popular videos and blogs. As always, feel free to reach out to me directly if I can ever be a resource for you (via email, or through my social media channels).

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Top Videos of the Week (all 1 min. or less):

  1. [CASE STUDY] My Wife and I Are 61 with $2.1M: What's the MOST We Can Spend in Retirement?! And still sleep at night!!
  2. 3 Reasons Delaying Social Security Can Be One of the Best Tax Strategies in Retirement

New Blogs This Week:

Why Delaying Social Security Could Be One of Your Smartest Retirement Moves

Most retirees rush to collect Social Security at 62—but delaying your benefits can offer serious advantages.

In this post, we break down 4 clever reasons to wait:

Bigger checks that outpace inflation with zero market risk
Tax savings by using low-tax years to draw from retirement accounts
Lifetime income protection that helps you avoid outliving your money
Stronger benefits for your spouse or survivor

If you're aiming for tax-efficiency, peace of mind, and predictable income in retirement—this is a strategy worth exploring.

Case Study: How Julie & Gus Created Nearly $10K/Month in Lifetime Income

Julie (60) and Gus (61) were approaching retirement with $500K in a 401(k), $750K in investments, and plans to claim $5,600/month in Social Security in five years. Instead of relying solely on market growth, they chose to secure guaranteed income by placing their 401(k) into a high-paying deferred income annuity.

That annuity alone will provide $49,980/year starting in five years—guaranteed for life.

Combined with their future Social Security, Julie and Gus locked in $9,765/month in total lifetime income—stable, predictable, and market-proof.

It’s a smart move for anyone looking to retire with confidence.

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Matthew R. Harris (aka Safe Money Matt)

Retirement Planner Specializing in Safety-First Income Planning — protecting retirement savings, minimizing market risk, and creating lifetime peace of mind.💰 Tax-Efficient Income Strategies | Tax-free Wealth Transfer | Long-Term Care Planning | Social Security Optimization 📚 Author | 💕 Jesus Follower | ⚾️ Ex-NCAA Athlete 👇🏻Subscribe to Safe Money Weekly for simple, effective strategies to retire with confidence 📰

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