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Interesting Twist: Social Security Can Free You to Invest More Aggressively - CNBC
Historically, most investment advisors counsel us to become more conservative in our investment strategy as we approach retirement. Conventional wisdom often suggests changing our investment portfolio from higher-risk stocks to lower risk investments such as the guaranteed returns from the bond markets. Makes a lot of sense when thought of in the context of preserving one’s “nest egg” to last a lifetime. But, in this CNBC article by Krysta Escobar, the author suggests that Social Security, when thought of as an integral part of one’s overall investment strategy, can actually be a catalyst which allows a more aggressive approach to retirement investing. Done right, the end result is better returns on nest egg investments. Fact is, many investment advisors don’t fully appreciate the positive way in which Social Security affects retirement, as explained in this CNBC “EFT Edge” article.
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