Nationally, 1 in 6 people receive a Social Security check. That’s 60 million people! Without Social Security, 50% of seniors would fall below the poverty line. Is Social Security a BIG DEAL in retirement? YOU BET! Bob Simpson has been with the local Social Security office for 31 years. During his career, the resounding theme has been PLAN! PLAN! PLAN! When most people look at their Social Security payout they say, What? How am I supposed to live on that? Bob’s response is, You’re not supposed to. It’s meant to supplement what you’ve already done to save and invest. He continues by saying, Everyone is an individual, there’s no one right plan for anyone. Dennis Prout and Shea Petaja discuss how Social Security impacts retirement planning and talks with Bob about 10 Social Security Tips you should know.