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Expert Social Security Benefits Planning

Expert Social Security Benefits PlanningExpert Social Security Benefits PlanningExpert Social Security Benefits Planning

Optimize your SSI retirement benefits as you plan for a strong financial future 

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Why Work with a Registered Social Security Analyst™?

96% Don't Optimize

$111,000 Average Lost

$111,000 Average Lost

Very few people get all the Social Security they're entitled to

$111,000 Average Lost

$111,000 Average Lost

$111,000 Average Lost

The average household is losing $111,000 in potential lifetime income

1 Chance to Claim

$111,000 Average Lost

1 Chance to Claim

Social Security gives you one chance to get it right - forever

About Us

Kim Powers, RSSA®

After a successful 30+ year career in the financial services industry, I found myself having conversations with peers as we contemplated "life after work"...what would we do if we weren't traveling the country meeting with clients, participating in industry conferences and being on a first-name basis with the airline gate agents at our home airport?  Regardless of your chosen profession or life choices, we all have similar thoughts at a certain point in life and with that, there is often a fear of the unknown when it comes to understanding retirement finances.  I had heard that SSI benefits were at risk of "going away" and that deciding when to file was the hardest part. But when I started to dig deeper, I found out otherwise...and it was good news!  


The Benefits Navigator™ was born from the desire to help people manage the retirement planning process with a specific focus on Social Security (SSI) benefits as the cornerstone of retirement income. Optimizing benefits earned over the course of a lifetime and a better understanding of the benefits landscape is the way to a strong financial future. Ask me more!

RSSA® Credentials

In 2024, I partnered with RSSA® and  received training in Social Security regulations, including claiming strategies for different situations. After taking the comprehensive course, I passed a proctored exam in order to earn the RSSA certificate. Determining when to claim your Social Security benefits can be challenging. I will help you navigate these pitfalls and answer questions you don’t know to ask. Additionally, I will balance your Social Security choices with your overall retirement planning, so that you also have peace of mind. Speak with me — a trained advisor — for a consultation. If you decide to engage us, you’ll receive a comprehensive personalized analysis and advice that may provide you with thousands or tens of thousands more in lifetime benefits.

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The Benefits Navigator™

Portland, Maine 04101, United States

Kim Powers, RSSA® Owner & President kim@thebenefitsnavigator.com

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