Social Security & You with Mary Beth Franklin
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Saturday, Feb. 24, at 1:30 PM
Sunday, Feb. 25, at 1:30 AM & 4:30 PM
Saturday, March 2, at 8:30 AM
Saturday, March 16, at 11 AM
With disappearing pensions, the rising cost of living, slow wage growth and market volatility, Americans are more focused on their financial futures than ever before. Social Security benefits are a huge piece of the financial puzzle, but navigating Social Security isn't easy. There are over 2,700 rules and regulations that govern Social Security benefits, and deciding when and how to claim benefits, will have a major impact on their retirement income for the rest of their lives. Mary Beth Franklin, one of the country's leading experts on Social Security and Medicare, navigates viewers through the journey with tips and advice on making the most of their social security benefits. At what age should they claim it? And what changes when they're single, married, divorced or widowed? Mary Beth's wisdom and knowledge guides viewers through the complications of getting the most out of Social Security.