Helping you make more informed decisions regarding your retirement.

Navigating Social Security can feel complicated—especially for women, who often face unique challenges like longer life expectancy, career breaks, and lower lifetime earnings. But with the right knowledge, it becomes a powerful tool for retirement planning. In this episode, host Jessica Sclafani sits down with CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professionals Stuart Ritter and Judith Ward, for a practical and encouraging discussion on how women—and their spouse if they have one—can make informed, confident Social Security decisions. From understanding benefit basics to timing strategies and coordinating with other income sources, this conversation is designed to help women feel more empowered about their financial future.