Misusing Social Security Wipes Out Your Extra Capital

Profit with Law: Profitable Law Firm Growth

Profit with Law: Profitable Law Firm Growth
Misusing Social Security Wipes Out Your Extra Capital
Mar 19, 2026 Episode 525
Moshe Amsel

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Nearly every law firm owner focuses on retirement– but many are leaving tens of thousands of dollars on the table because they mismanage Social Security.

In this episode of Profit with Law, host Moshe Amsel sits down with retirement income planning specialists and authors Michael Hoeflich and Russell Gaiser to reveal how misusing Social Security can wipe out your extra capital. Drawing from their book Beyond Break Even, Mike and Russ show why Social Security decisions must be at the center of your financial plan– not an afterthought.

If you want to protect your wealth, maximize your legacy, and avoid costly mistakes, this conversation is your roadmap.

Chapters:

[00:00] Why social security planning matters for your law firm clients’ retirement
[06:05] Discover the cornerstone of retirement income planning for attorneys
[11:59] Five pillars every lawyer must consider when planning retirement income
[13:46] Avoid running out of money: key strategies for your clients’ retirement
[17:11] How timing social security impacts taxes for law firm owners
[20:06] Reduce your firm’s tax burden with social security strategies
[24:33] Maximize spousal and survivor benefits for married attorneys
[26:40] Coordinate retirement accounts, pensions, and life insurance with your practice goals
[30:26] Rethink legacy planning: transfer wealth during your lifetime
[33:24] Empower your clients with abundance-focused retirement strategies
[38:08] Learn how to access free social security optimization tools for lawyers




Resources mentioned:

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Beyond Break Even (Book): beyondbreakevenbook.com



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