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Matthew R. Harris (aka Safe Money Matt)

Safe Money Weekly - 05.16.25


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).

Or, if you'd prefer schedule your free Retirement Income Analysis.

New Tools & Resources:

  • Complete Guide to Long-term Care Planning (New One-pager)

Long-term care isn’t just a future concern—it’s a planning opportunity today. This all-in-one guide breaks down the costs, risks, and strategies to help you protect your wealth and leverage LTC solutions before you need them.

  • Retirement Income Insider (free VIP group)

Here I'll share additional retirement planning tips + exclusive access to future Masterclasses, live Q&A's, and many other retirement resources!

  • Future, Guaranteed Income Calculator (free)

Run your own retirement income projections to see approximately how much, guaranteed income you can secure (now or in the future).

Note: this is done through 1 company I work with, so it's a good estimator, but there are often companies with higher payouts.

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

  1. Retirement Isn't About Maximizing Returns - It's About Maximizing Lifestyle!
  2. If I Had $1-2M and Was 5 Years Away From Retirement - Here's EXACTLY What I'd Do
  3. [Annuity 101] The 4 Primary Types of Annuities: Which One (If Any) Makes Sense for Your Retirement?!

New Blogs This Week:

🧠 3 Powerful Ways to Optimize Social Security in Retirement

Social Security is one of the most valuable retirement income sources — but most people leave money on the table by claiming too early or not coordinating benefits properly. This week’s post breaks down three smart strategies to help you maximize your lifetime benefit:

Delay for Maximum Income – Waiting until age 70 can boost your payments by 76% compared to claiming at 62.
Coordinate Spousal Benefits – Married couples can unlock more by timing their benefits strategically.
Use it as Insurance, Not Just Income – Think of Social Security as longevity insurance — it pays more the longer you live.

🔗 Read the full article to make sure you're not missing out on this guaranteed income stream.

💡 The Overlooked Strategy: Give a Living Inheritance — Tax-Free

Most people think legacy planning only happens after they’re gone — but what if you could pass on wealth now, enjoy the impact, and do it tax-efficiently?

This week’s blog explores a powerful but often ignored strategy:
Gift appreciated assets now to kids or grandkids in lower tax brackets
Let them sell at 0% capital gains (if income is low enough)
Enjoy seeing your wealth change their lives today — not just someday

It’s a way to reduce your future tax bill and create generational impact while you’re still here.

🔗 Read the full article to see how this strategy works — and who it’s best for.

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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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