Misusing Social Security Wipes Out Your Extra Capital
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.
Listen in and discover:
- The 5 Pillars of Retirement Income Planning– and how timing, taxation, and coordination impact your Social Security benefits
- Common mistakes law firm owners make when claiming Social Security– and how to avoid leaving money on the table
- Strategies to align your benefit start date with your investments, taxes, and legacy goals
- How to “stress test” your retirement plan for market shifts, tax changes, or unexpected life events
- Why coordinating other assets (pensions, IRAs, insurance, business proceeds) with Social Security unlocks greater financial security
- Mindset shifts to confidently use your wealth, not just accumulate it
Retirement planning isn’t just hitting a number– it’s about keeping control of your capital, safeguarding your lifestyle, and creating abundance for your family and future. Don’t let inaction or confusion cost you.
Listen now and make sure your Social Security strategy protects your legacy– and your hard-earned money.
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Episode Highlights
[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
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Connect with Russell Gaiser and Michael Hoeflich: Website | Russell’s LinkedIn | Michael’s LinkedIn
Beyond Break Even (Book): beyondbreakevenbook.com
About Russell Gaiser and Michael Hoeflich
They are retirement income planning specialists that help clients determine how to use the least amount of their retirement capital for retirement by using Social Security as the cornerstone of their retirement income plan.
Connect with Russell Gaiser and Michael Hoeflich on their Website. You can also follow them on Russell’s LinkedIn, and Michael’s LinkedIn.
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Moshe Amsel the host of the Profit with Law podcast is not an attorney. As the owner of a successful accounting firm DreamBuilder Financial and Law Firm Growth coaching organization Profit with Law, Moshe has proven that there are better and different ways for a law firm to do business and be successful.
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