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Creative Retirement Planning hosts a number of educational seminars and webinars available to pre-retirees and retirees in the Akron, Ohio area. Join us at one of our events to learn more about how Creative Retirement Planning can serve you. Click on an event below for additional details and to reserve your seat!
Live Events
Events in July–August 2026
August 10, 2026
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August 10, 2026Location:
Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library
3101 Smith Rd, Akron, OH 44333Details:
One of the most important decisions you need to make before you retire is when and how to claim Social Security benefits. About half of retirees apply for Social Security as soon as they become eligible at age 62, but by doing so, they may significantly and permanently impact their income and benefits for the rest of their lives. The difference between the best and worst possible decision of when to start Social Security can be well over $100,000!Learn important rules that affect the amount of retirement benefits you collect, as well as strategies for coordinating Social Security with other sources of retirement income!
- When your benefits may begin and how the age at which you apply will affect the amount you receive.
- How to maximize Social Security benefits and how to minimize taxes on them.
- Strategies to consider before deciding to apply for benefits.
- What to do if you have other income from pensions or IRAs.
- What is the future of Social Security and what does it mean to you?
- When it makes sense to delay benefits - and when it does not.
- How the wrong Social Security decision can cost you money.
- How your current employment will affect benefits.
- How two little-known strategies could increase your family income and survivor benefits.
- Can you fix your Social Security election if you made a mistake?
- How cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) impact benefits.
- Learn how all of your assets fit together with Social Security to fund your quality of life in retirement.
REGISTER HERE
August 13, 2026
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August 13, 2026Location:
Portage Lakes Branch Library
4261 Manchester Rd, Akron, OH 44319Details:
One of the most important decisions you need to make before you retire is when and how to claim Social Security benefits. About half of retirees apply for Social Security as soon as they become eligible at age 62, but by doing so, they may significantly and permanently impact their income and benefits for the rest of their lives. The difference between the best and worst possible decision of when to start Social Security can be well over $100,000!Learn important rules that affect the amount of retirement benefits you collect, as well as strategies for coordinating Social Security with other sources of retirement income!
- When your benefits may begin and how the age at which you apply will affect the amount you receive.
- How to maximize Social Security benefits and how to minimize taxes on them.
- Strategies to consider before deciding to apply for benefits.
- What to do if you have other income from pensions or IRAs.
- What is the future of Social Security and what does it mean to you?
- When it makes sense to delay benefits - and when it does not.
- How the wrong Social Security decision can cost you money.
- How your current employment will affect benefits.
- How two little-known strategies could increase your family income and survivor benefits.
- Can you fix your Social Security election if you made a mistake?
- How cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) impact benefits.
- Learn how all of your assets fit together with Social Security to fund your quality of life in retirement.
REGISTER HERE
August 17, 2026
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August 17, 2026Location:
Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library
3101 Smith Rd, Akron, OH 44333Details:
One of the most important decisions you need to make before you retire is when and how to claim Social Security benefits. About half of retirees apply for Social Security as soon as they become eligible at age 62, but by doing so, they may significantly and permanently impact their income and benefits for the rest of their lives. The difference between the best and worst possible decision of when to start Social Security can be well over $100,000!Learn important rules that affect the amount of retirement benefits you collect, as well as strategies for coordinating Social Security with other sources of retirement income!
- When your benefits may begin and how the age at which you apply will affect the amount you receive.
- How to maximize Social Security benefits and how to minimize taxes on them.
- Strategies to consider before deciding to apply for benefits.
- What to do if you have other income from pensions or IRAs.
- What is the future of Social Security and what does it mean to you?
- When it makes sense to delay benefits - and when it does not.
- How the wrong Social Security decision can cost you money.
- How your current employment will affect benefits.
- How two little-known strategies could increase your family income and survivor benefits.
- Can you fix your Social Security election if you made a mistake?
- How cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) impact benefits.
- Learn how all of your assets fit together with Social Security to fund your quality of life in retirement.
REGISTER HERE
August 18, 2026
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August 18, 2026Location:
Portage Lakes Branch Library
4261 Manchester Rd, Akron, OH 44319Details:
One of the most important decisions you need to make before you retire is when and how to claim Social Security benefits. About half of retirees apply for Social Security as soon as they become eligible at age 62, but by doing so, they may significantly and permanently impact their income and benefits for the rest of their lives. The difference between the best and worst possible decision of when to start Social Security can be well over $100,000!Learn important rules that affect the amount of retirement benefits you collect, as well as strategies for coordinating Social Security with other sources of retirement income!
- When your benefits may begin and how the age at which you apply will affect the amount you receive.
- How to maximize Social Security benefits and how to minimize taxes on them.
- Strategies to consider before deciding to apply for benefits.
- What to do if you have other income from pensions or IRAs.
- What is the future of Social Security and what does it mean to you?
- When it makes sense to delay benefits - and when it does not.
- How the wrong Social Security decision can cost you money.
- How your current employment will affect benefits.
- How two little-known strategies could increase your family income and survivor benefits.
- Can you fix your Social Security election if you made a mistake?
- How cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) impact benefits.
- Learn how all of your assets fit together with Social Security to fund your quality of life in retirement.
REGISTER HERE
Webinars
Events in July–August 2026
- There are no events scheduled during these dates.
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We bring you a new way to frame your retirement by focusing on the following areas:
Income Planning
Live life on your terms and help protect your portfolio against any market.
Tax Review & Analysis
Give your taxes the attention they deserve.
Retirement Accounts
Active investment management with a customized plan.
Insurance
Protect your hard-earned assets and plan for rising healthcare costs.
Explore different life insurance coverage options HERE.
Succession Planning
Align your estate with your financial goals.
